Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-DC-A01
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate between inpatient and outpatient coding.
Describe the coding methodologies used in outpatient coding.
Identify the basic format, structure, and coding conventions of ICD-10-CM.
Recall the different types of instructional notes in ICD-10-CM.
Explain the basic steps to appropriately assign an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code.
Outline:
ICD-10-CM for Outpatient Settings: Overview of Diagnosis Coding for Outpatient Services
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Coding Outpatient Services
Background
Coding Methods
Coding Guidelines
Outpatient Coding and Reporting
Risk Adjustment and Outpatient Coding
Review
Section 3: ICD-10-CM Format and Structure
Structure: Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
Tabular List Code Structure
Valid Codes
ICD-10-CM Structure: Index
Structure: External Cause of Injuries Index
Table of Neoplasms
Table of Drugs and Chemicals
Table of Drugs and Chemicals - 7th Character Extension
Review
Section 4: ICD-10-CM Coding Conventions
ICD-10-CM Coding Conventions
Abbreviations: NEC and NOS
Punctuation: Brackets and Parentheses
Review
Section 5: ICD-10-CM Instructions
Instructional Notes
Inclusion Terms and Notes
Excludes Notes
Review
Section 6: Locating Codes
Locating a Code in ICD-10-CM
Coding Practice: Alphabetic Index
Section 7: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Glossary
Reviewer: Cate King, JM, CPCO, CCS, CCS-P, CHTS-PW, CPC, CIC, CRC, CPC-I
Cate is the Curriculum Designer for Revenue Cycle and Coding at Relias, where she leads the development of regulatory and coding compliance training for healthcare professionals. She is a Certified Professional Compliance Officer, holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida, and a Juris Master (Law) degree with a specialized concentration in Healthcare Regulations from Florida State University College of Law. Cate has over 25 years of experience in healthcare compliance, specializing in documentation and coding integrity, and education for the healthcare workforce.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Healthcare Billing and Coding; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care, Hospitals: Acute, Hospitals: Critical Access (CAHs).
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.