Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-B01
Hours: 1.5
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Assign ICD-10-CM codes to these common circulatory disorders classified to Chapter 9.
Recognize the commonly used codes related to cardiovascular services from Chapter 21.
Apply guidelines and chapter-level instructional notes to coding cardiovascular disorders classified to Chapter 9 and Chapter 21.
Recall how cardiovascular ICD-10-CM codes affect risk adjustment (RA).
Outline:
ICD-10-CM Outpatient Specialty Coding: Cardiovascular Services
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Background: Cardiovascular Disease
Anatomy and Physiology: Heart and Vascular System
Review
Section 3: Coding Cardiovascular Diseases
Diseases of the Circulatory System
Excluded Conditions
Section 4: Hypertension
Hypertension
Hypertensive Crisis
Coding: Hypertension
Coding Guidelines: Hypertension
Review
Section 5: Arteriosclerosis and Myocardial Infarction
Arteriosclerosis, Angina, and Chest Pain
Coding: Arteriosclerosis, Angina, and Chest Pain
Arteriosclerosis (Atherosclerosis)
Myocardial Infarction: Risks and Symptoms
Myocardial Infarction: Tests
Myocardial Infarction: Treatment
Coding: Acute Myocardial Infarction
Coding Guidelines: Acute MI
Review
Section 6: Valvular Diseases and Carditis
Valvular Diseases
Coding: Valvular Diseases
Pericarditis
Endocarditis
Coding: Pericarditis and Endocarditis
Review
Section 7: Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure
Cardiomyopathy
Coding: Cardiomyopathy
Conduction Disorders and Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias
Coding: Arrhythmias
Heart Failure
Coding: Heart Failure
Review
Section 8: Cardiovascular Services Z Codes
Z Codes for Cardiovascular Services
Chapter 21: Applicable Z Codes for Cardiovascular Services
Review
Section 9: Risk Adjustment Coding and Documentation
Risk Adjustment and Cardiovascular Services
Cardiovascular HCCs
MEAT Documentation Required to Support HCC Coding
Documenting HCCs
Proper HCC Documentation
Example: Impact of Documentation with MEAT on HCCs
Section 10: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor(s)
Resources
References
Exam
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Writer: 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.