Common Medications & Conditions Coding

Description

Common Medications and Conditions Treated is an online, self-paced course for inpatient, outpatient, and professional fee coders who want a stronger working knowledge of medications and how they relate to diagnosis coding. This course focuses on commonly prescribed cardiac and respiratory medications, including the fifty most frequently used drugs in the United States, how medications are grouped into families or classes, and how they signal additional reportable diagnoses under ICD-10-CM guidelines. Coders will gain a clearer understanding of key cardiac medication classes, their mechanisms of action, and the conditions they treat, helping improve documentation review, code accuracy, and overall coding productivity. The course includes 1 AHIMA CEU and 1 AAPC CEU.

Included Lessons:

Introduction
Guideline for Reporting of Additional Diagnoses
Commonly Prescribed Medications
Drug Classes
Cardiac Medications
Additional Documents

CEUs available for the following credentials:

AAPC

COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CASCC, CCC, CCPC, CCVTC, CDEI, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CENTC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, CIMC, COBGC, COPC, COSC, CPB, CPCD, CPCO, CPEDC, CPMA, CPPM, CPRC, CRC, CRHC, CSFAC, CUC

AHIMA

CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CDIP, CHDA, CHPS

Key Takeaways

Medical coders who complete this course will be equipped with several key takeaways. Some key takeaways include:

Enhanced Medication Knowledge: Participants will gain a thorough understanding of commonly prescribed medications, enabling them to recognize drug names, drug classes, and their applications in various medical conditions.
Improved Coding Accuracy: With an increased familiarity with medications, coders will be better equipped to accurately code diagnoses and procedures related to drug treatments, leading to more precise medical coding.
Efficiency in Diagnosis Reporting: Coders will become proficient in adhering to ICD-10-CM guidelines for reporting additional diagnoses, especially those under active treatment with medication, reducing the need for extensive research and improving productivity.
Familiarity with Top Medications: Coders will be introduced to the top 50 drugs prescribed in the United States, which will help them quickly identify and code for conditions commonly treated with these medications.
Drug Classification Proficiency: Participants will gain the ability to classify drugs into their respective families or classes, making it easier to recognize and code for medications with similar characteristics and therapeutic purposes.
In-Depth Cardiac Medication Understanding: Coders will explore four key classes of cardiac medications, including beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, ACE inhibitors, and angiotensin receptor blockers, equipping them with detailed knowledge of how these drugs work, their applications, and examples within each class.
Mechanism of Action Awareness: The course will provide insights into the mechanisms of action of various medications, helping coders understand how drugs affect the body and why they are prescribed for specific conditions.

What will I learn about common medications and the conditions they are used to treat?

This course helps you connect frequently prescribed medications to the conditions they commonly treat, giving you clinical context that supports accurate coding. You’ll learn how medication use can reinforce documented diagnoses and how understanding treatment patterns can improve confidence when reviewing provider documentation.

How does the course help coders use medication information to support accurate diagnosis coding?

The course explains how medication lists, treatment plans, and therapeutic intent can help coders validate documented conditions. You’ll learn how to recognize when medications align with a diagnosis, when they suggest a possible undocumented condition, and when additional clarification may be appropriate.

Will this course improve my ability to interpret documentation and reduce unnecessary queries?

Yes. By understanding which medications are commonly associated with specific conditions, you’ll be better equipped to interpret provider documentation as a whole. This can help reduce uncertainty, limit avoidable queries, and support more efficient and accurate coding decisions across inpatient, outpatient, and professional fee settings.

About Our Medical Coding Courses

HIAlearn, powered by Health Information Associates (HIA)—a leader in medical coding and auditing for more than three decades—offers a flexible, online education platform designed for today’s coders. With a growing catalog of AHIMA and AAPC-approved coding courses, HIAlearn supports both beginners and experienced coders looking to build confidence, accuracy, and CEU credits.

Courses are available across various coding types including CPT, E/M, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS, and are designed for multiple specialties including inpatient, outpatient, profee, and CDI.

To stay up to date, coders can explore our Coding Updates hub for the latest ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and IPPS changes. HIAlearn also supports organizations with group discounts and scalable team access, promoting accuracy, compliance, and continuous professional development across departments.