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ICD-10-CM Outpatient Specialty Coding: Family Practice, Pediatric, Internal Medicine Services

Green Clock Hours: 1.50

This course provides information on the conditions, diseases, code structure, and ICD-10-CM chapter-specific guidelines pertaining to family practice, pediatric, and internal medicine services. These conditions are found throughout various chapters. Examples of these conditions include:

• Pharyngitis, sinusitis, and otitis

• Urinary tract disorders

• Congenital anomalies

• Behavioral problems

• Allergies and vitamin deficiencies

• Diabetes and thyroid disorders

• Obesity

• Headache and fatigue

• Pathological fractures

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep apnea

• Poisonings and adverse effects

Documentation in relation to risk adjustment is also discussed. 

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. 



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Course Description

This course provides information on the conditions, diseases, code structure, and ICD-10-CM chapter-specific guidelines pertaining to family practice, pediatric, and internal medicine services. These conditions are found throughout various chapters. Examples of these conditions include:

• Pharyngitis, sinusitis, and otitis

• Urinary tract disorders

• Congenital anomalies

• Behavioral problems

• Allergies and vitamin deficiencies

• Diabetes and thyroid disorders

• Obesity

• Headache and fatigue

• Pathological fractures

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep apnea

• Poisonings and adverse effects

Documentation in relation to risk adjustment is also discussed. 

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. 



Certificates
Certificates provided by accrediting body (2 Match)

American Academy of Professional Coders

1.5 HOURS


This activity is approved for 1.5000 contact hours.

American Health Information Management Association

1.5 HOURS


“This program has been approved for 1.5000 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.”

Course Details
Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-B04
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 10/31/2023
Learning Objectives:
Recognize conditions commonly treated in family practice, pediatric, and internal medicine practices
Assign ICD-10-CM codes to these conditions and disorders
Recall the commonly used codes related to family practice, pediatric, and internal medicine services from Chapter 21, Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with health services
Apply chapter-level instructional notes to coding these common conditions and disorders
Identify dermatology codes that affect risk adjustment (RA)

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview

Background: Family Practice, Pediatric, Internal Medicine Services

Overview: Family Practice, Pediatric, Internal Medicine Coding

Section 3: Family Practice, Pediatric, and IM Diagnoses

Infectious Diseases

Coding: Infectious Diseases

Otitis, Pharyngitis, and Sinusitis

Coding: Otitis, Pharyngitis, and Sinusitis

Urinary Tract Infections and Incontinence

Coding: UTI and Incontinence

Review

Section 4: Disorders, Anemias, and Reactions

Pediatric Congenital Anomalies

Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Coding: Mental and Behavioral Disorders

Substance Abuse

Allergies

Coding: Allergies

Anemia, Vitamin Deficiencies, and Malnutrition

Coding: Anemia, Vitamin Deficiencies, and Malnutrition

Review

Section 5: Diabetes and Thyroid Disorders

Diabetes and Thyroid Disorders

Coding: Diabetes and Thyroid Disorders

Review

Section 6: Obesity and Headaches

Obesity

Coding: Obesity and BMI

Headache and Chronic Fatigue

Coding: Headache and Chronic Fatigue

Review

Section 7: Osteoporosis, Sleep Apnea, and Poisoning

Osteoporosis and Pathological Fractures

Coding: Osteoporosis and Pathological Fracture

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Sleep Apnea

Coding: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Sleep Apnea

Poisoning vs. Adverse Effect

Table of Drugs and Chemicals

Coding: Poisoning and Adverse Effects

Review

Section 8: Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes

Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes

Z Codes for Family Practice, Pediatric, and IM Services

Review

Section 9: Risk Adjustment Coding and Documentation

Family Practice, Pediatric, Internal Medicine Services

HCCs for Family Practice, Pediatric, Internal Medicine

MEAT Documentation Required to Support HCC Coding

Proper HCC Documentation

Example: Impact of Documentation with MEAT on HCCs

Section 10: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor(s)

Resources

References

Writer: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, CRC, COC, 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 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 discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor All of the relationships listed for this individual have been mitigated.
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