Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-A03
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Explain key differences between outpatient and inpatient coding guidelines.
Apply the ICD-10-CM Section IV coding guidelines for coding outpatient encounters.
Recall the correct sequencing guidelines of the first-listed diagnosis and other diagnoses for ICD-10-CM.
Recognize when to report codes for signs and symptoms for outpatient encounters.
Identify terms associated with uncertain diagnoses and reporting guidelines for uncertain diagnoses for outpatient encounters.
Outline:
ICD-10-CM for Outpatient Settings: ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines for Outpatient Services
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Outpatient Diagnosis Coding Guidelines
ICD-10-CM Coding Guidelines
First-Listed Diagnosis
ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding Guidelines
Other Coding Guidelines
Review
Section 3: Coding Outpatient Diagnosis
Sign and Symptom Codes
Multiple Coding
Pain Management
Outpatient Prenatal Visits
Outpatient Encounters Guidelines
Review
Section 4: Coding Outpatient Encounters
Coding Practice: Outpatient Encounters
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
Glossary
Exam
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.
Subject Matter Expert: Cindy C. Smith, CPC, CPMA
Cindy is a Resolute Coding Manager at a large integrated managed care consortium and also trains new coders in the nuances of coding. In addition to those duties, she serves as a subject matter expert on coding issues for the company's Compliance Department. She has extensive knowledge in Specialty Coding as well as Surgical Coding nuances. She spent over 10 years’ experience as a Physician Auditor Educator assisting Providers in understanding the documentation required for the services provided as well as the diagnosis codes. Additionally, she spent over 5 years as an HCC Auditor in the early years of the HCC inception. Cindy served as an AAPC Local Chapter President for two years in Jacksonville, Florida.
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.