Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-B05
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Recall the anatomy and basic function of the digestive system
Recognize the common conditions treated in a gastroenterology setting
Assign ICD-10-CM codes to digestive conditions and disorders found primarily in Chapter 11, Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)
Assign commonly used codes related to a gastroenterology service from Chapter 21, Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services
Apply chapter-level instructional notes to coding these common conditions and disorders
Identify gastroenterology codes that affect risk adjustment (RA)
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Background: Gastroenterology
Anatomy: Digestive System
Review
Section 3: Digestive System Diseases
Diseases of the Digestive System
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and Ulcers
Coding: GERD and Esophageal Disorders
Coding: Ulcers
Review
Section 4: Hernias, Crohn’s Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis
Hernias
Coding: Hernias
Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Coding: Noninfective Enteritis and Colitis
Review
Section 5: Hemorrhoids, Liver and Diverticular Disease
Diverticular Disease and Hemorrhoids
Coding: Diverticular Disease and Hemorrhoids
Liver Disease
Coding: Liver Disease
Review
Section 6: Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Disease
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Disease
Coding: Gallbladder Disease
Pancreas Disease
Coding: Pancreatitis
Review
Section 7: Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes
Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes for Gastroenterology
Section 8: Risk Adjustment Coding and Documentation
Risk Adjustment and Gastroenterology
HCCs for Gastroenterology
MEAT Documentation Required to Support HCC Coding
Documenting GI Diagnoses
Proper HCC Documentation
Example: Impact of Documentation with MEAT on HCCs
Section 9: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
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.
Reviewer: Jane Conway, RHIA, CCS, CRC, CDIP, CPhT, ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
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.
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.