Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-PCPPC
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Identify the coding guidelines specific to coding for labor, delivery, and postpartum complications.
Recall correct ICD-10-CM codes for labor, delivery, and postpartum complications.
Recognize the distinction between the codes in Chapter 15 and Chapter 21 when coding obstetrical cases involving labor and delivery or postpartum episodes of care.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Section 2: Coding Overview
Labor and Delivery and Postpartum Coding
Conditions Common in All Phases of Pregnancy
Sally’s Hypertension
A Case of Eclampsia
Diabetes Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium
Group B Streptococcus Carrier Status
Genital Herpes
Review
Summary
Section 3: Code Selection for Labor and Delivery
The Delivery Episode
Outcome of Delivery
Uncomplicated Labor and Delivery
Complications of Labor and Delivery
Multiple Gestations
Preterm Labor
Late Pregnancy
Failed Induction of Labor
Abnormalities of Forces of Labor
Obstructed Labor
Placental Complications
Hemorrhage Complicating Labor and Delivery
Umbilical Cord Complications
Obstetrical Lacerations
Fetal Stress
Review
Summary
Section 4: The Puerperium (Postpartum) Period/Sequelae of Pregnancy
The Peripartum/Postpartum Period
Complications Predominantly Related to the Puerperium
Coding Sequelae
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Exam and Brainsparks
Writer: Amy L Blum, MHSA, RHIA
Amy is an SME/writer with the revenue cycle and coding team at Relias. She has over 30 years of medical coding experience, primarily as staff to the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee at the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She was the project officer for the development of the ICD-10-CM while at NCHS. She is a member of the American Health Information Management Association.
Reviewer: Cate King, JM, CPCO, CCS, CCS-P, CHTS-PW, CPC, CIC, CRC, CPC-I
Cate is the Curriculum Designer for Revenue Cycle and Coding at Relias, where she leads the development of regulatory and coding compliance training for healthcare professionals. She is a Certified Professional Compliance Officer, holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida, and a Juris Master (Law) degree with a specialized concentration in Healthcare Regulations from Florida State University College of Law. Cate has over 25 years of experience in healthcare compliance, specializing in documentation and coding integrity, and education for the healthcare workforce.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Healthcare Billing and Coding; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.