Course Code: REL-RCC-0-MTNERVS
Hours: 0.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2030
Learning Objectives:
Identify word parts used to build terms that describe the nervous system
Define terms related to the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system.
Characterize pathologic conditions associated with the nervous system
Recognize terms related to diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions for the nervous system
Outline:
Medical Terminology: The Nervous System
Section 1: Introduction
About this course
Learning objectives
Section 2: Word Parts
Medical Terminology Word Parts
Prefixes
Review
Suffixes
Review
Combining Forms
Review
Summary
Section 3: Anatomy and Physiology
The Nervous System
The Central Nervous System (CNS)
The Peripheral Nervous System
Review
Summary
Section 4: Pathologic Conditions
Vascular Disorders
Paralytic Conditions
Dementia
Seizure and Movement Disorders
Signs and Symptoms
Learming and Perceptual Difficulties
Inflammation
Review
Summary
Section 5: Diagnostic Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions
Neurological Exam
Laboratoy Tests
Imaging Procedures
Electrodiagnostic Procedures
Brain and Skull Interventions
Periperal Nerve Interventions
Caroid Endarterectomy
Pain Management
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Exam and BrainSparks
Writer: Tiffany Mier, CPC, CDEO, CPMA, CPPM, CRC, AAPC-Approved Instructor
Tiffany has 14 years of experience in medical billing and coding. She holds numerous certifications from the American Academy of Professional Coders, and currently works as a medical coding educator for a managed care organization.
Writer: Amy L Blum, MHSA, RHIA
Amy is an SME/writer with the revenue cycle and coding team at Relias. She has over 30 years of medical coding experience, primarily as staff to the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee at the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), one of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She was the project officer for the development of the ICD-10-CM while at NCHS. She is a member of the American Health Information Management Association.
Subject Matter Expert: 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: 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.