Introduction Welcome to Day 2 of our Medical Coding Course . Before learning ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding, it is very important to understand Medical Terminology . Medical terminology is the language used by healthcare professionals to describe diseases, symptoms, body parts, procedures, and medical conditions. For a medical coder, understanding medical terminology helps you read and understand physician documentation, operative reports, diagnostic reports, discharge summaries, and medical records accurately. In this Day 2 lesson, we will cover: Medical Terminology Basics Prefixes Suffixes Root Words Medical Abbreviations Directional Terms How to break down medical terms Medical terminology examples for coders Exam tips Practice questions What Is Medical Terminology? Medical terminology is a standardized language used to describe the human body, diseases, medical conditions, treatments, and procedures. Most medical terms are built from several components: Basic Components o...