ICD-10-CM Outpatient Specialty Coding: Dermatology Services

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview

Background: Disorders of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Anatomy and Physiology: Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Review

Section 3: Coding Dermatologic Diseases

Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Excluded Conditions

Section 4: Skin Infections

Skin Infections

Types of Skin Infections

Coding: Infections of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Review

Section 5: Dermatitis, Eczema, and Psoriasis

Dermatitis, Eczema, and Psoriasis

Coding: Dermatitis, Eczema, and Papulosquamous Disorders

Coding Practice: Dermatitis

Section 6: Urticaria and Erythema

Urticaria and Erythema

Coding: Urticaria and Erythema

Review

Section 7: Nail and Hair Disorders

Nail Disorders and Alopecia

Coding: Nail Disorders and Alopecia

Section 8: Acne and Rosacea

Acne and Rosacea

Coding: Acne and Rosacea

Review

Section 9: Pressure Ulcers

Pressure Ulcers

Pressure Ulcer Stages

Coding: Pressure Ulcers

Coding Guidelines: Pressure Ulcers

Non-pressure Skin Ulcers

Coding Guidelines: Non-pressure Ulcers

Coding: Non-pressure Ulcers

Review

Section 10: Z Codes for Dermatology

Chapter 21: Applicable Services

Coding Practice: Dermatology Z Codes

Section 11: Risk Adjustment Coding and Documentation

Risk Adjustment and Dermatology Services

HCCs for Dermatology

MEAT Documentation Required to Support HCC Coding

Documenting HCCs

Proper HCC Documentation

Example: Impact of Documentation with MEAT on HCCs

Section 12: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor(s)

Resources

References

Glossary

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 coder of physician/professional (CPC) and outpatient hospital services (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah has extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT and HCPCS coding, auditing, and revenue cycle management and as an educator of hospital and professional medical coding curriculum. She 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 coding textbooks and instructional resources.

Disclosure: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, CRC, COC, CCS-P, CEMC, CPC-I, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.

Jane Conway is a Revenue Cycle, Coding, and CDI subject matter expert, content writer for Relias. She has ten years of experience in writing and maintaining ICD-10-CM/PCS eLearning curricula for inpatient and outpatient hospital settings. She is also an author and peer reviewer for other revenue cycle eLearning products. She has extensive knowledge in risk adjustment for CMS, HHS, and commercial payers. Jane has worked in healthcare for almost 30 years both in Health Information Management and pharmacy. Her pharmacy background adds a depth of knowledge to her courses. Jane is a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP), a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), and an AHIMA approved ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS trainer. She is also a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).  Jane earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management from the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute where she was the recipient of the New York Health Information Management Association (NYHIMA) Academic Achievement Award. 

Jane is active in NYHIMA, where she has served on the program planning committee and the education committee. Jane has also served as a credentials officer for NYHIMA. She recently was a keynote speaker at the NYHIMA annual conference and presented to both AAPC and CNYHIMA local meetings on several pertinent topics. She has also written several articles about new medical treatments for the NYHIMA newsletter. 

Disclosure: Jane Conway, RHIA, CCS, CRC, CDIP, CPhT, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.