Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-A01
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between inpatient and outpatient coding.
Describe the coding methodologies used in outpatient coding.
Identify the basic format, structure, and coding conventions of ICD-10-CM.
Recall the different types of instructional notes in ICD-10-CM.
Explain the basic steps to appropriately assign an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code.
Outline:
ICD-10-CM for Outpatient Settings: Overview of Diagnosis Coding for Outpatient Services
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Coding Outpatient Services
Background
Coding Methods
Coding Guidelines
Outpatient Coding and Reporting
Risk Adjustment and Outpatient Coding
Review
Section 3: ICD-10-CM Format and Structure
Structure: Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
Tabular List Code Structure
Valid Codes
ICD-10-CM Structure: Index
Structure: External Cause of Injuries Index
Table of Neoplasms
Table of Drugs and Chemicals
Table of Drugs and Chemicals - 7th Character Extension
Review
Section 4: ICD-10-CM Coding Conventions
ICD-10-CM Coding Conventions
Abbreviations: NEC and NOS
Punctuation: Brackets and Parentheses
Review
Section 5: ICD-10-CM Instructions
Instructional Notes
Inclusion Terms and Notes
Excludes Notes
Review
Section 6: Locating Codes
Locating a Code in ICD-10-CM
Coding Practice: Alphabetic Index
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Glossary
Exam
Exam and BrainSparks
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.