Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-A02
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
Learning Objectives:
Recall the proper sequencing guidelines of the first-listed and other diagnosis codes for outpatient services.
Apply the official coding guidelines for ICD-10-CM when coding outpatient encounters.
Explain when to report codes for uncertain diagnoses for outpatient encounters.
Demonstrate the selection of the appropriate characters to identify the level of severity of the injury.
Identify, assign, and sequence poisoning and adverse-effect codes appropriately.
Outline:
ICD-10-CM for Outpatient Settings: Assigning ICD-10-CM Codes for Outpatient Services
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Coding Outpatient Diagnoses
Outpatient Diagnosis Coding
Reason for the Visit
First-Listed Diagnosis
Sign and Symptom Codes
Uncertain Diagnosis
Review
Section 3: Coding Injuries
Coding: Injuries
7th Character Extension
Burns
Burns by Degree
Foreign Bodies
Coding Practice: Foreign Body
Fractures
Coding Practice: Fractures
Wounds
Coding Practice: Wounds
Sprains and Strains
Coding Practice: Sprains and Strains
Review
Section 4: Poisonings and Adverse Effects
Poisonings and Adverse Effects
7th Character and Sequencing
Review
Section 5: Other Healthcare Encounters
Codes Other Than Disease or Injury
Z Codes
Coding Practice: Other Healthcare Encounters
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Glossary
Exam
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.