Introduction Welcome to Day 1 of the CPC Exam Full Course . Before learning individual ICD-10-CM codes, CPT codes, HCPCS codes, or complex coding guidelines, it is important to understand what medical coding is, how the healthcare revenue cycle works, what a medical coder does, and how the major coding systems fit together . Medical coding is not simply the process of finding a code in a coding book. A professional medical coder must understand the clinical documentation, coding guidelines, anatomy, medical terminology, procedures, diagnoses, and payer requirements and then translate the documented medical information into standardized codes. This foundation will help you throughout your CPC preparation. CPC Exam Full Course - Class 1