ICD-10-CM Inpatient Diagnosis Coding: Intro to Pharmacology

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Medications and the Coder

How Coders Use the Medical Record

Medication Information and Forensic Coding: What to Look For

Challenges for Coders

Finding Information in the Health Record

Medication and Drug Information: Poisonings and Adverse Effects, Terminology

Review

Summary

Section 3: Information About Medications

Various Medication Uses

Medication Forms

Routes of Administration

Over the Counter Medications

Medication Names

Tips for Remembering Drug Names

Review

Summary

Section 4: Common Drugs and Their Uses

Medications That Treat Heart Failure

Medications That Treat Angina

Medications That Treat Hypertension

Medications That Treat Asthma and COPD

Medications That Treat Pneumonia

Medications That Treat Other Common Conditions

Medication with Many Uses: Corticosteroids

Review: Case Study

Summary

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

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 no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.