ICD-10-CM Inpatient Diagnosis Coding: External Causes and Other Factors

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: External Causes of Morbidity

Overview: External Causes of Morbidity

External Causes of Morbidity: General Guidelines

Selection of the Appropriate External Cause Code

External Causes of Morbidity: T Codes

Review

Summary

Section 3: Categories of External Cause Codes

Place of Occurrence Code: Y92

Activity Code: Y93

Sequencing Multiple External Cause Codes

Late Effects of External Cause Guidelines

External Cause Status Y99

Review

Summary

Section 4: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services

Overview: Chapter 21, Z Codes

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: External Causes of Morbidity

Overview: External Causes of Morbidity

External Causes of Morbidity: General Guidelines

Selection of the Appropriate External Cause Code

External Causes of Morbidity: T Codes

Review

Summary

Section 3: Categories of External Cause Codes

Place of Occurrence Code: Y92

Activity Code: Y93

Sequencing Multiple External Cause Codes

Late Effects of External Cause Guidelines

External Cause Status Y99

Review

Summary

Section 4: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services

Overview: Chapter 21, Z Codes

Seeking Health Services in the Inpatient or Outpatient Setting

Circumstances or Problems Influencing Health Status

Review

Summary

Section 5: Categories of Z Codes

Social Determinants of Health (Z55-Z65)

Contact/Exposure (Z20-Z22)

Exposure (Z77)

Inoculations and Vaccinations (Z23)

Status

History

Screening: Z11-Z13, Z36

Observation: Z03, Z04, and Z05

Aftercare and Follow-up

Donors of Organs and Tissues (Z52)

Obstetrical and Reproductive Services (Z33, Z37)

Prophylactic Organ Removal and Encounter for Reconstructive Surgery

Other Z Code Categories Common to Inpatient Admissions

Review

Summary

Section 6: Conclusion

Course Summary

References

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 declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.