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ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS impacts every system, process and transaction that contains or uses a code.

The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) is the diagnosis code set that replaced ICD-9-CM Volumes 1 and 2 on October 1, 2015. The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) has replaced ICD-9-CM Volume 3 for reporting hospital procedures, also effective October 1, 2015.

This migration from ICD-9-CM to the current ICD-10-CM and PCS classification systems represents one of the greatest changes in healthcare information in many years.

ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS impacts every system, process and transaction that contains or uses a code. It is mandatory that healthcare providers, medical coders, billers and others use the current ICD-10-CM and PCS codes for reimbursement and quality of care initiatives. The new classification systems provide detail where none existed before. This expansion means improved data for use in assessing patient severity, the quality of care received, and patient outcomes.

Understanding ICD-10-CM Online Course (Approved for 1.5 ceu by AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders) Course Objectives: Learning Objectives for this Course include:                             > Understand the purpose of the ICD-10-CM coding system.                                            > Understand the structure of an ICD-10-CM code.                                                      > Define and apply the General ICD-10-CM conventions and guidelines.               > Understand terms and phrases associated with diagnosis coding.                         > Navigate the layout of the ICD-10-CM coding manual using the Alphabetic Index to Diseases, the Tabular List, the Table of Neoplasms, the Table of Drugs and Chemicals, and the Index to External Causes.                      > Identify and apply the steps required to accurately code diagnoses using the ICD-10-CM coding manual.

Course Contents: About ICD-10-CM Benefits of ICD-10-CM ICD-10-CM Specificity Examples of ICD-10-CM Specificity ICD-10—CM Impact on Coding and Documentation ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting ICD-10-CM Organization Alphabetic Index Tabular List ICD-10-CM Conventions Placeholder Character Alphabetic Index Abbreviations Tabular List Abbreviations Punctuation and Terms Default Codes Etiology/Manifestion Terms Instructional Notes Inclusion Terms General Coding Guidelines Signs and Symptoms Conditions that are an integral part of a disease process Conditions that are not an integral part of a disease process Multiple coding for a single condition Single code reporting manifestion and etiology Multiple codes reporting manifestation and etiology Acute and chronic conditions Combination code Late effects (Sequelae) Impending or threatened condition Reporting the same diagnosis more than once Laterality Syndromes Documentation by Clinicians Other than the Patient’s Provider Locating a Code in ICD-10-CM Steps to correct coding in ICD-10-CM Step-by-Step Coding Examples ICD-10-CM - Learning Activity 1 ICD-10-CM - Learning Activity 2 ICD-10-CM - Practice Questions Link to Post-Test

Understanding ICD-10-PCS Online Course (Approved for 1.5 ceu by AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders) Course Objectives: Learning Objectives for this Course include:    > Understand the purpose of the ICD-10-PCS coding system.  > Understand the structure of an ICD-10-PCS code. > Define and apply the General ICD-10-PCS conventions and guidelines. > Understand terms and phrases associated with procedure coding. > Identify the characters that make up an ICD-10-PCS code and identify each character's purpose. > Navigate the layout of the ICD-10-PCS coding manual using the Index, Tables, Definitions, and supportive keys defining ICD-10-PCS Values. > Identify and apply the steps required to accurately code inpatient procedures using the ICD-10-PCS coding manual.

Course Contents: Lesson 1: Understanding ICD-10-PCS About ICD-10-PCS ICD-10-PCS Organization and Structure Characters Values Code structure Sections Index Tables List of Codes ICD-10-PCS Design Multiaxial structure Completeness Unique Definitions Expandability Structural Integrity Lesson 2: ICD-10-PCS Additional Characteristics Standardized Terminology No Eponyms or Common Procedure Names No Combination Codes Standardized Level of Specificity Diagnosis Information Excluded NOS Code Options Restricted Limited NEC Code Options Code Readability Procedures in the Medical and Surgical Section Root Operation Groups Approaches Procedures in the Medical and Surgical-related Sections Obstetrics—Section 1 Placement—Section 2 Administration—Section 3 Measurement and Monitoring—Section 4 Extracorporeal Assistance and Performance—Section 5 Extracorporeal Therapies—Section 6 Osteopathic—Section 7 Other Procedures—Section 8 Chiropractic—Section 9 Procedures in the Ancillary Sections Imaging—Section B Nuclear Medicine—Section C Radiation Oncology—Section D Physical Rehabilitation and Diagnostic Audiology—Section F Mental Health—Section G Substance Abuse Treatment—Section H New Technology–Section X General Coding Guidelines ICD-10-PCS Coding - Important Points Locating a Code in ICD-10-PCS Step-By-Step Coding Examples ICD-10-PCS Learning Activity ICD-10-PCS Practice Questions Link to Post-Test