ICD-10-CM Outpatient Specialty Coding: Neurology Services

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Overview

Background: Neurology

Nervous System Anatomy and Physiology

Review

Section 3: Nervous System Diseases

Diseases of the Nervous System

Cerebrovascular Disorders

Coding: Cerebrovascular Disorders and Sequelae

Review

Section 4: Parkinson's, MS, Alzheimer's, and Dementia

Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

Coding: Parkinson's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis

Alzheimer's and Other Dementia

Coding: Alzheimer's and Other Dementia

Review

Section 5: Epilepsy, Seizures, and Headaches

Epilepsy and Seizures

Coding: Epilepsy and Seizures

Headaches

Coding: Headaches

Review

Section 6: Sleep and Nerve Disorders

Sleep Disorders

Coding: Sleep Disorders

Nerve Disorders

Coding: Nerve Disorders

Review

Section 7: Cerebral Palsy and Pain

Cerebral Palsy and Paralytic Syndromes

Coding: Cerebral Palsy and Paralytic Syndromes

Pain

Coding: Pain

Section 8: Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes

Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes for Neurology

Coding Practice

Review

Section 9: Risk Adjustment Coding and Documentation

Risk Adjustment and Neurology

HCCs and Neurologic Conditions

MEAT Documentation Required to Support HCC Coding

Documenting Neurology Diagnoses

Proper HCC Documentation

Example: Impact of Documentation with MEAT on HCCs

Section 10: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributor(s)

Resources

References

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.

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.