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
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.