This course provides information on the diseases, conditions, code structure, and chapter-specific guidelines pertaining to pulmonology services. Documentation for pulmonology services in relation to risk adjustment is also discussed. Conditions routinely treated in a pulmonology practice are reviewed. Most of these conditions are found in Chapter 10, Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99).
Disclaimer: Before beginning this course, you should have access to the most recent version of ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification). Refer to the Resources section to find and download the necessary documents.
The codes and information in this course receive a comprehensive review annually and are updated as needed.
This course provides information on the diseases, conditions, code structure, and chapter-specific guidelines pertaining to pulmonology services. Documentation for pulmonology services in relation to risk adjustment is also discussed. Conditions routinely treated in a pulmonology practice are reviewed. Most of these conditions are found in Chapter 10, Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99). Disclaimer: Before beginning this course, you should have access to the most recent version of ICD-10-CM (International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification). Refer to the Resources section to find and download the necessary documents. The codes and information in this course receive a comprehensive review annually and are updated as needed.
This activity is approved for 1.0000 contact hours.
“This program has been approved for 1.0000 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.”
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Background
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
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
Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
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 has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. Sarah has also authored several coding textbooks and instructional resources.
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