This course addresses the proper method for determining diagnosis codes for outpatient hospital-based and physician office services using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM). It also instructs the learner about the correct sequencing of ICD-10-CM codes of the first-listed and other diagnoses for outpatients. Coding guidelines for reporting common conditions, injuries, and other reasons for an encounter in the outpatient setting are 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.
This course addresses the proper method for determining diagnosis codes for outpatient hospital-based and physician office services using the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM). It also instructs the learner about the correct sequencing of ICD-10-CM codes of the first-listed and other diagnoses for outpatients. Coding guidelines for reporting common conditions, injuries, and other reasons for an encounter in the outpatient setting are 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.
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:
ICD-10-CM for Outpatient Settings: Assigning ICD-10-CM Codes for Outpatient Services
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Coding Outpatient Diagnoses
Outpatient Diagnosis Coding
Reason for the Visit
First-Listed Diagnosis
Sign and Symptom Codes
Uncertain Diagnosis
Review
Section 3: Coding Injuries
Coding: Injuries
7th Character Extension
Burns
Burns by Degree
Foreign Bodies
Coding Practice: Foreign Body
Fractures
Coding Practice: Fractures
Wounds
Coding Practice: Wounds
Sprains and Strains
Coding Practice: Sprains and Strains
Review
Section 4: Poisonings and Adverse Effects
Poisonings and Adverse Effects
7th Character and Sequencing
Review
Section 5: Other Healthcare Encounters
Codes Other Than Disease or Injury
Z Codes
Coding Practice: Other Healthcare Encounters
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Glossary
Exam
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.
Disclosure: Cindy C. Smith, CPC, CPMA has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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