Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECRA-0316
Organization's ID:
HIT202
Organization:
Eastwick College
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 weeks (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Icd-10-Cm/Icd-10-Pcs Coding
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to focus on advanced topics in diagnostic coding using ICD-10-CM and inpatient procedural coding using ICD-10-PCS. The course concentrates on official coding guidelines, sequencing skills, and use of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS in healthcare reimbursement as well as prospective payment system theory and methodology. The course includes practice in coding and optimization techniques using case studies, health records, and computerized coding and grouping software. Students apply advanced coding rules for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply coding conventions, abbreviations, symbols, and notations
  • Recognize the importance of MS-DRG calculations
  • List and describe the coding tools used by professional medical coders
  • Discuss the use of computer software in medical coding list and describe the authoritative coding references used by professional coders
  • Utilize the steps in coding medical diagnoses with ICD-10-CM
  • Utilize the steps in coding the inpatient procedures with ICD-10-PCS
  • List the steps to follow when coding from medical documentation
  • Accurately apply uniform hospital discharge data set definitions to determine principal and secondary diagnosis
  • Assign and sequence the primary ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes first followed by applicable secondary diagnosis

General Topics:

  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Neoplasms
  • Diseases of the blood and blood borne forming organs
  • Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases
  • Mental and neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Diseases of the nervous system
  • Diseases of the eye and adnexa
  • Diseases of the ear and mastoid process
  • Diseases of the circulatory system
  • Diseases of the respiratory system
  • Diseases of the digestive system
  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
  • Diseases of the genitourinary system
  • Pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium
  • Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities
  • Symptoms, signs, and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings
  • Injury, poisoning, and certain other consequences of external causes
  • External causes of morbidity
  • Factors influencing health status and contact with health services
  • ICD-10-PCS
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials