Course Code: REL-PAC-0-ICD10CSGLTC
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2026
Learning Objectives:
Describe the purpose of Chapter Specific Coding Guidelines.
Identify chapter specific coding guidelines commonly experienced in the SNF setting.
Apply coding concepts to five short clinical vignettes.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Chapter Specific Coding Guidelines Regulatory
Official Coding Guidelines
Section 3: Chapter 1 Infections and Parasitic Disease
Introduction
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infections
Infectious Agents as the Cause of Diseases Classified to Other Chapters
Infections Resistant to Antibiotics
Sepsis
Methicillin Resistant/Susceptible Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA/MSSA)
Coronavirus Infections (COVID-19)
Review
Summary
Section 4: Chapter 2 Neoplasms
Introduction
Neoplasm Table
Primary Malignancy Previously Excised
Encounters for Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, or Immunotherapy
Review
Summary
Section 5: Chapter 4 Endocrine/Nutritional
Introduction
Type of Diabetes
Diabetes and the Use of Insulin, Oral Hypoglycemics, and Injectable Non-insulin Drugs
Categories E08, E09, and E13
Review
Summary
Section 6: Chapter 5 Mental, Behavior, Neurodevelopmental
Introduction
Pain Disorders Related to Psychological Factors
Review
Summary
Section 7: Chapter 6 Nervous System
Introduction
Dominant/Nondominant
Pain – General Guidance
Post-Operative Pain
Chronic Pain
Neoplasm Pain
Review
Summary
Section 8: Chapter 7 Eye and Adnexa
Introduction
Glaucoma Coding
Vision Loss
Review
Summary
Section 9: Chapter 9 Circulatory System
Introduction
Hypertension
Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease and Angina
Sequelae of Cerebrovascular Disease
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Review
Summary
Section 10: Chapter 10 Respiratory System
Introduction
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Asthma
Respiratory Failure
Influenza
Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
Vaping-Related Disorders
Review
Summary
Section 11: Chapter 12 Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Introduction
Pressure Ulcer Stage Codes
Pressure-induced Deep Tissue Damage
Review
Summary
Section 12: Chapter 13 Musculoskeletal System Connective Tissue
Introduction
Pathological Fractures
Osteoporosis
Review
Summary
Section 13: Chapter 14 Disease of the Genitourinary System
Introduction
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Review
Summary
Section 14: Chapter 18 Symptom and Signs
Introduction
Use of Symptom Codes
Falls
Review
Summary
Section 15: Chapter 19 Injury, Poisoning
Introduction
Coding Injuries
Use of the 7th Character
Coding of Fractures
Poisoning, Adverse Effect, Underdosing
Review
Summary
Section 16: Chapter 20 External Causes of Morbidity
Introduction
External Cause of Injuries Index
Review
Summary
Section 17: Chapter 21 Factors Influencing Health Status
Introduction
Contact/Exposure
Status Codes
History Codes
Aftercare Codes
Use of Status Codes and Aftercare Codes
Other Z Codes
Review
Summary
Section 18: Coding Exercises
Testing your Coding Skills
Scenario # 1
Scenario # 2
Scenario # 3
Scenario # 4
Scenario # 5
Section 19: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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Instructor: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.