ICD-10-CM Outpatient Specialty Coding: Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat Services

Hours: 1.50

Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-B03

This course provides information on the diseases, code structure, and chapter-specific guidelines pertaining to eyes and ears, nose, and throat (ENT) services. This lesson focuses on eye conditions in ICD-10-CM Chapter 7, Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59); Chapter 8, Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95); and Chapter 10, Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99,) as well as eye and ENT-related conditions in Chapter 21, Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99). Documentation for eye conditions in relation to risk adjustment is also discussed.

Disclaimer: 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.

Course Description

This course provides information on the diseases, code structure, and chapter-specific guidelines pertaining to eyes and ears, nose, and throat (ENT) services. This lesson focuses on eye conditions in ICD-10-CM Chapter 7, Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa (H00-H59); Chapter 8, Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process (H60-H95); and Chapter 10, Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99,) as well as eye and ENT-related conditions in Chapter 21, Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services (Z00-Z99). Documentation for eye conditions in relation to risk adjustment is also discussed.

Disclaimer: 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-B03

Hours: 1.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the eye and ear, nose, and throat conditions classified to ICD-10-CM Chapters 7, 8, and 10.
Identify the commonly used codes related to eye, ear, nose, and throat services from Chapter 21, Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services.
Assign ICD-10-CM codes to the common eye, ear, nose, and throat disorders.
Apply chapter-level instructional notes to coding conditions classified to Chapters 7, 8, 10, and 21.
Explain eye, ear, nose, and throat codes that affect risk adjustment (RA).

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview

Background: Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology

Diseases of the Eye

Diseases of the Ear

Diseases of the Nose and Throat

Section 3: Eye Disorders

Cataracts

Coding: Cataracts

Retinopathy

Coding: Retinopathy

Macular Degeneration

Coding: Macular Degeneration

Review

Glaucoma

Coding: Glaucoma

Extraocular Muscle Entrapment

Coding: Extraocular Muscle Entrapment

Blindness

Coding: Blindness

Inflammatory Eye Disorders

Coding: Inflammatory Eye Disorders

Review

Section 4: Ear Disorders

Ear Infections

Ear Disorders

Coding: Ear Disorders and Infections

Hearing Loss

Coding: Hearing Loss

Review

Section 5: Nose and Throat Disorders

Nose and Throat Disorders

Coding: Nose and Throat Problems

Section 6: Z Codes for Eye and ENT Services

Chapter 21: Applicable Services

Z Codes for Eye and ENT Services

Section 7: Risk Adjustment Coding and Documentation

Risk Adjustment and ENT Services

Eye and ENT HCCs

MEAT Documentation Required to Support HCC Coding

Documenting HCCs

Proper HCC Documentation

Example: Impact of Documentation with MEAT on HCCs

Section 8: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor

Resources

References

Instructor: Sarah A. Serling, CCS, CPC, COC, CRC, 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 professional coder (CPC), a certified outpatient hospital coder (COC), and a Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), with specialty certification in Evaluation and Management Services (CEMC). Sarah extensive experience in both professional and facility ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding, education, auditing, and revenue cycle management. She has clinical experience as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Medical Assistant (MA) and 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 several coding textbooks, and other instructional resources.

Subject Matter Expert: Cindy C. Smith, CPC, CPMA

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.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
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