Course Code: REL-RCC-ICD10-PCSIPCO
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Explain the contents and purpose of ICD-10-PCS.
Recognize the format of an ICD-10-PCS code.
Describe the use of the index and code tables in building ICD-10-PCS codes.
Recall the meaning and characteristics of each of the seven ICD-10-PCS code characters.
Identify guidelines that apply to the characters in an ICD-10-PCS code.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Overview
Overview of ICD-10-PCS
Features of ICD-10-PCS
Format of ICD-10-PCS
ICD-10-PCS Sections
Guidelines
Definitions
ICD-10-PCS Key Addenda
Review
Summary
Section 3: ICD-10-PCS Code Characters
ICD-10-PCS Code Values
Medical and Surgical Section
Medical and Surgical-Related Sections
Ancillary Sections
New Technology Section
Building the ICD-10-PCS Code
ICD-10-PCS Coding Example
Review
Summary
Section 4: Character Definitions and Guidelines
Body System
Body System Guidelines
Root Operation
Guidelines for Root Operations
Body Part
Guidelines for Body Part
Approach
Approach Guidelines
Device
Device Guidelines
Qualifier
Qualifier Coding Examples
Review
Summary
Section 5: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
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.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Healthcare Billing and Coding; in the following settings: Hospitals: Acute.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.