Course Description

ICD-10 Mastery: Revolutionizing Medical Classification & Billing Systems

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, accurate diagnosis and procedure classification is paramount. Enter the ICD-10, the state-of-the-art successor to the ICD-9. This revolutionary system isn't just an update; it's a paradigm shift that brings about intricate detailing, future-ready scalability, and unparalleled advancements tailored for modern medicine.

Delving Deeper into ICD-10:

  1. A Leap in Evolution: Understand the historical progression from ICD-9 to ICD-10, and appreciate the nuances that make ICD-10 a monumental leap in medical classification systems.

  2. ICD-10-CM - The Diagnostic Maestro: Spearheaded by the esteemed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the ICD-10-CM emerges as the gold standard for diagnosis classification. Grasp the intricacies of this system, which not only enhances accuracy but also encapsulates a spectrum of medical conditions with its 3 to 7 alpha-numeric digits. Moreover, its full code titles offer a granular insight, ensuring clarity and precision.

  3. ICD-10-PCS - The Procedural Powerhouse: Developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the ICD-10-PCS is a game-changer for healthcare facilities and providers across the U.S. Specifically tailored for inpatient hospital settings, this classification system is intricately designed to cater to billing requirements, ensuring streamlined operations and financial transparency.

  4. Enhanced Scope & Scalability: Delve deep into how the ICD-10 provides a broader scope, allowing for the inclusion of emerging diseases, novel treatments, and innovative medical technologies. Its modular and expandable nature ensures it remains relevant, reflecting the continuous advancements in medicine.

  5. The Paradigm of Precision: With ICD-10, gone are the days of ambiguous categorizations. The system brings forth a higher degree of specificity, allowing healthcare providers to capture detailed patient information, leading to better patient care and efficient billing processes.

Why Embrace the ICD-10?

For healthcare professionals, understanding and integrating the ICD-10 system is not merely about compliance; it's about pioneering excellence. By adopting this refined classification system, providers are not only aligning with global standards but are also ensuring optimized patient care, accurate billing, and efficient administrative workflows.

Join Us for a Comprehensive Exploration:

Our course is designed not just as an informational guide but as an immersive experience. Whether you're a medical coder, a healthcare administrator, or a billing professional, this course promises to equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the ICD-10 landscape with confidence and expertise.

In a world where precision in medical classification can directly impact patient outcomes and institutional efficiency, ICD-10 emerges as the beacon of excellence. Dive deep into its realm and emerge as a vanguard in healthcare excellence. Join us in this enlightening journey.

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  • Printable Lessons
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  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Define the purpose of the ICD-10 coding system by explaining its role in standardizing the communication of diseases and procedures in healthcare
  • Demonstrate understanding of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS by accurately classifying diagnoses and procedures using their alphanumeric and multiaxial code structures
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately classify and code medical diagnoses and procedures using ICD-10 guidelines.
  • Recognize key medical billing terms related to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes used in healthcare.
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately complete CMS-1500 and CMS-1450 forms by aligning diagnosis codes with corresponding procedural ones.
  • Identify key elements of Medicare payment systems, including IPPS and OPPS, and describe their impact on healthcare billing and reimbursement efficiency.
  • Differentiate between inpatient and outpatient coding requirements within medical billing systems and justify coding decisions based on healthcare setting.
  • Distinguish between diagnosis and procedural codes and accurately apply them to medical documentation using ICD-10 guidelines.
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately categorize diseases and health conditions using the ICD-10-CM coding system for improved healthcare communication.
  • Identify the structure of ICD-10-CM codes and apply conventions and guidelines to ensure precise medical coding in patient records and billing processes.
  • Demonstrate the use of ICD-10-CM guidelines to accurately code and report a clinical scenario involving acute respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ensuring precision in the coding steps and compliance with standardized conventions.
  • Define the role of General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs) in transitioning from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS by demonstrating their application in maintaining data consistency across healthcare platforms.
  • Apply coding guidelines to accurately assign and sequence codes for intestinal infectious diseases using ICD-10-CM classifications.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 
 

Assessment Guide

Assessment Points
Lesson 1 Exam 10 points
Lesson 1 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 2 Activity 1 points
Lesson 2 Exam 11 points
Lesson 2 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 3 Exam 10 points
Lesson 3 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 4 Exam 10 points
Lesson 4 Review Exam 20 points
CMS.GOV COURSE- Diagnosis Coding: Using the ICD-10-CM 5 points
Lesson 5 Exam 10 points
Lesson 5 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 6 Exam 10 points
Lesson 6 Review Exam 10 points
Lesson 7 Activity 1 points
Lesson 7 Exam 10 points
Lesson 7 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 8 Activity 1 points
Lesson 8 Exam 10 points
Lesson 8 Review Exam 10 points
Lesson 9 Exam 10 points
Lesson 9 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 10 Activity 1 points
Lesson 10 Exam 10 points
Lesson 10 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 11 Exam 9 points
Lesson 11 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 12 Exam 10 points
Lesson 12 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 13 Exam 10 points
Lesson 13 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 14 Exam - Pregnancy, Childbirth... 10 points
Lesson 14 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 15 Exam 10 points
Lesson 15 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 16 Exam - ICD-10-CM guidelines for Signs & Symptoms 10 points
Lesson 16 - ICD-10-CM Coding for Signs & Symptoms 10 points
Lesson 16 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 17 Exam 10 points
Lesson 17 Review Exam 20 points
Assigning an External Cause Code 5 points
Lesson 18 Exam 20 points
Lesson 18 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 19 Exam 9 points
Lesson 19 Review Exam 20 points
CMS.GOV COURSE- Procedure Coding: Using the ICD-10-PCS 5 points
Lesson 20 Exam 10 points
Lesson 20 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 21 Exam 10 points
Lesson 21 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 22 Exam 10 points
Lesson 22 Review Exam 20 points
Lesson 23 Exam 9 points
The Final Exam 119 points
Lesson 23 Review Exam 20 points