WEBINAR: ICD-10 CM, Part 1 of 3: An Introduction
ICD-10 CM, Part 1 of 3: An Introduction
Course Curriculum
This is the first session of a three-part ICD-10-CM training series. During this session we will review the format and structure of ICD-10-CM book. Catrena will also review the Conventions and General coding guidelines found in the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
She will also discuss the guidelines associated with principal diagnosis selection, reporting of additional diagnoses, and provide an overview of setting specific (i.e. outpatient vs. inpatient) guidelines.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, the participants will be able to:
1. Identify the conventions for ICD-10-CM.
2. Discuss the general coding guidelines.
3. Explain the principal diagnosis and additional diagnosis selection process.
4. Describe the guidelines associated with diagnostic coding and reporting guidelines for outpatient services.
5. Discuss the present on admission reporting guidelines used in inpatient coding.
Target Audience
Compliance officers, administrators, COOs, medical staff, medical coders, medical billers, coding consultants, medical coding auditors, practice managers, office managers, billing managers, and others involved in the revenue cycle management process at health care institutions.
Faculty
Catrena Smith, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CRC, CHTS-PW, has over 17 years’ experience in the health information management industry. She is currently the president of Access Quality Coding and Consulting, LLC located in Orange Park, Florida. She has served in many roles such as coding specialist, coding auditor, coding trainer, medical records technician, and coding manager. Catrena is a certified professional coding instructor and conducts numerous educational sessions annually. Catrena has no real or perceived conflicts of interest that relate to this presentation.