10530168Advanced ICD Coding
Course Information
Description
This course requires the student to apply and expand the knowledge gained from the course ICD Diagnosis Coding (10-530-197) and ICD Procedure Coding (10-530-199), to more difficult cases. Students will also learn and apply basic ICD-9-CM coding.  The student will develop critical-thinking skills by using current references to research coding questions and issues. Computerized encoding software may/will be utilized.
Total Credits
3

Course Competencies
  1. Explain the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines.
    Assessment Strategies
    in written reports and online discussion
    using coding and reimbursement references
    using coding and reimbursement software
    Criteria
    Response identifies coding situations
    Response identifies the appropriate coding guideline(s)
    Student participates in online discussions by posting and answering questions.

  2. Assign V-codes (ICD-9-CM) and factors influencing heath status and contact with health services (ICD-10-CM).
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated

  3. Code diagnoses and procedures related to injuries and burns, including E-codes (ICD-9-CM) and factors influencing heath status and contact with health services (ICD10-CM).
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  4. Code ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and ICD-10-PCS and ICD-9-CM procedural codes related to poisonings, adverse effects, and complications.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  5. Code ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and ICD-10-PCS and ICD-9-CM procedural codes related to infectious, parasitic, and endocrine diseases.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  6. Code ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and ICD-10-PCS and ICD-9-CM procedural codes related to mental disorders and nervous system diseases.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  7. Code ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and ICD-10-PCS and ICD-9-CM procedural codes related to respiratory diseases.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  8. Code ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and ICD-10-PCS and ICD-9-CM procedural codes related to digestive diseases.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  9. Code ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and ICD-10-PCS and ICD-9-CM procedural codes related to blood and circulatory diseases.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  10. Code ICD-10-CM and ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and ICD-10-PCS and ICD-9-CM procedural codes related to pregnancy and abortion.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  11. Code diagnoses and procedures related to congenital and perinatal conditions.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  12. Code diagnoses and procedures related to neoplasms.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  13. Code diagnoses and procedures related to skin and musculoskeletal diseases.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.

  14. Code diagnoses and procedures related to genitourinary diseases.
    Assessment Strategies
    quiz, discussion board, or coding activity
    by listing codes
    using medical documentation
    using coding guidelines
    using references
    using manual and computerized coding systems
    Criteria
    Codes are supported by medical documentation.
    You follow coding guidelines.
    Multiple codes are in correct sequence.
    Code selection process is articulated.