ICD-10-CM Expertise: Master the Basics

On-demand - work at your own pace
Four modules; 4 AAPC CEUs*
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*AAPC requires a post test with a passing score
of 70% or better to receive the CEU certificate.

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Highlights

Module One: Conventions, Structure, Format

Refresher of core principles and terms
Be clear about the difference between Excludes1 and Excludes2
How to interpret “see” and “see also”
Once more: the meaning of NEC and NOS

Module Two: Focus on the Official Guidelines

Differentiate between coding for therapeutic services and diagnostic services
Guidelines for reporting outpatient encounters
How to identify main terms
Coding for complications of care

Module Three: Chapters 1-10 Specifics: Infections to Respiration

Review of Chapter guidelines for Chapters 1-10
Accurately code and sequence diabetic disorders
Coding cardiovascular conditions
Assigning codes for sequela of stroke

Module Four: Chapters 11-10 Specifics: Digestive Disorders to “How it Happened”

Review of Chapter guidelines for Chapters 11-20
Coding correct for maternal and perinatal conditions
Definitions in the table of drugs and chemicals
7th characters and external causes

Bonus module: Chapters 21 and 22: Health Status to Special Use

Chapter specific guidelines for Chapters 21-22
Sequencing
Covid diagnoses

Description and Learning Objectives

Diagnosis coding is more important than as the means to “get a claim paid.” While getting a claim paid is the primary purpose of claims submission, accurate diagnosis coding is critical in compliance. It establishes the medical necessity for a medical service. It is also important for groups with risk-based contracts to assess the acuity of their patient population.

Are you new to medical coding?

Or, do you and your co-workers have questions about assigning diagnoses codes, and disagreements with providers?

Or, are you like me? You took and passed your coding certification course a long time ago, and you need to brush-up on ICD-10-CM?

Look no farther. Adrienne Commeree, MLS, RHIA, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP is a professor at Tacoma Community College and she has developed and will present our four- module (plus bonus) ICD-10-CM course.

This four-module course is focused on coding for outpatient (not facility) services. In module one, Adrienne reviews the guidelines, conventions, format, and structure of diagnosis coding. The second module explains manifestations, etiology, signs and symptoms and acute and chronic conditions. The third and fourth modules highlight key guidelines in Chapters 1-20 which are essential to understand and use to accurately assign ICD-10-CM codes.

What about Chapters 21 and 22? It’s a short bonus session. Using the codes in Chapter 21 correctly is key for medical outpatient coders. Adrienne will present this 15-minute bonus session on these two chapters