Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-B10
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2030
Learning Objectives:
Describe the anatomy and basic function of the respiratory system.
Assign ICD-10-CM codes to common conditions treated in the pulmonology setting.
Apply chapter-level instructional notes to coding these common conditions and disorders.
Identify pulmonary codes that may affect risk adjustment (RA).
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Anatomy: Respiratory System
Upper and Lower Respiratory System
Review
Section 3: Coding Respiratory System Diseases
Respiratory System Codes
Respiratory System Coding Guidelines
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Coding: COPD
Asthma
Asthma Treatment
Coding: Asthma
Coding Note
Bronchitis
Coding: Bronchitis
Review
Section 4: Sleep Apnea and Pleural Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Coding: Sleep Apnea
Pleural Disorders
Coding: Pleural Disorders
Review
Section 5: Pneumonia and Respiratory Failure
Pneumonia and Pneumonitis
Coding: Pneumonia and Pneumonitis
Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
Coding: Respiratory Failure
Review
Section 6: Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes
Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes for Pulmonology
Review
Section 7: Risk Adjustment Coding and Documentation
Risk Adjustment and Pulmonology Services
HCCs for Pulmonology
MEAT Documentation Required to Support HCC Coding
Documenting HCCs
Proper HCC Documentation
Example: Impact of Documentation with MEAT on HCCs
Section 8: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Writer: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, COC, CRC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Sarah is a Subject Matter Expert/Writer for Relias's Revenue Cycle and Coding online education. Sarah is credentialed by AHIMA as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) and Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P), as well as an approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. She is also credentialed by AAPC as a Certified Professional Coding Instructor (CPC-I), a certified professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. She has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Medical Assistant (MA) and has served as Director of Physician Billing and Reimbursement for a regional health system, Manager of Coding and Compliance for a hospital and cancer center, and Business Manager of Physician Practices at a teaching hospital, as well as a coding auditor and consultant. Sarah has also authored several coding textbooks, and other instructional resources.
Reviewer: Cate King, JM, CPCO, CCS, CCS-P, CHTS-PW, CPC, CIC, CRC, CPC-I, AHIMA-Approved Revenue Cycle Trainer
Catrena "Cate" is the Curriculum Designer for Revenue Cycle and Coding at Relias. She holds a Juris Master with a concentration in Healthcare Regulations from Florida State University’s College of Law, and has over twenty years of revenue cycle management, coding, and compliance experience.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.