Introduction to Insurance Coding and Billing

The online Introduction to Insurance Coding and Billing is Level I of the Coding Certificate Program (CCP). This online course is designed especially for OMSs and professional staff who have never attended a coding workshop and have had little or no formal training in procedural and diagnostic coding. The course will teach the very basic elements of coding and billing claims and introduces one to CPT, CDT and ICD-10-CM coding manuals and systems. Participants will have the opportunity to test and reinforce their knowledge through basic case studies and exercises. The course proceeds at a slow, comfortable pace – dedicating sufficient time to each topic.

Learning Objectives:

1. Explain the purpose of coding and its relationship to reimbursement.
2. Describe ICD-10-CM, CPT and CDT coding conventions and basic principles.
3. Discuss basic claim submission processes including coordination of benefits, predetermination, preauthorization, electronic claims submission and more. Completion of this course requires current ICD-10-CM, CPT and CDT coding books.

Completion of this course requires current ICD-10-CM, CPT, and CDT coding books.

The video will provide verbal explanation of the course manual, the opportunity to complete practice problems, and non-graded quizzes to evaluate your knowledge retention.

Please note:

• For optimal viewing, Chrome or Firefox are recommended browsers. 
• You will have six months from the date of registration to complete the course. AAOMS will allow only one 30-day extension of a registrant’s access to an online coding course upon written request up to 10 days prior to expiration of access. Once an extension is granted, access will expire upon course completion OR at the end of the 30-day extension period. 
• After completion of the final course quiz, participants will no longer have access to the course materials (i.e. handouts, videos, etc.) 
• Registration fees for the courses are per person. Online courses cannot be taken as a group. A registration form must be submitted for each person taking the course. Usernames and passwords for the online courses may not be shared. 
• Course materials are based on the coding standards and guidance for the year of registration (i.e., 2026). Access to the course is limited to six months from your registration date and does not include updates or revisions released after Dec. 31 of that year. If your access period extends into the following calendar year, course content will remain aligned with the prior year’s coding standards.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 7.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 7.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

For AAPC credit, please contact the AAOMS Coding and Reimbursement Staff at (800) 822-6637.