10530199ICD Procedure Coding
Course Information
Description
Prepares students to assign ICD procedure codes supported by medical documentation with entry level proficiency. Students apply instructional notations, conventions, rules, and official coding guidelines when assigning ICD procedure codes to case studies and actual medical record documentation.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. EXAMINE the ICD-10-PCS classification system
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    you describe the history and evolution of the ICD-10-PCS classification system
    you describe the purpose and application of the ICD-10-PCS classification system
    you describe the purpose and application of the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    you describe the review and maintenance of the ICD-10-PCS classification system and associated Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    you identify the meaning of the seven characters that make up a complete ICD-10-PCS code within each section/procedure category
    you describe the arrangement and application of conventions (symbols, punctuation and instructional notes) of the ICD-10-PCS code book
    you describe the organization, content and use of the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting

  2. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that take out some or all of a body part (Excision, Resection, Extraction, Destruction, Detachment)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  3. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations involving cutting or separation only (Division, Release)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  4. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that take out or eliminate solid matter, fluids or gases from a body part (Drainage, Extirpation, Fragmentation)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  5. Assign codes for medical/surgical root operations that involve putting in or on, putting back or moving living body parts (Transplantation, Reattachment, Reposition, Transfer)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  6. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that alter the diameter/route of a tubular body part (Bypass, Dilation, Occlusion, Restriction)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  7. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations that always involve a devices (Insertion, Replacement, Supplement, Removal, Change, Revision)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  8. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations involving examination only (Inspection, Map)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  9. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations involving other repairs (Control, Repair)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  10. ASSIGN codes for medical/surgical root operations with other objectives (Alteration, Creation, Fusion)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  11. ASSIGN codes for obstetrical root operations (Abortion, Delivery)
    Assessment Strategies
    Coding scenario or case study
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)

  12. ASSIGN codes for other ICD-10-PCS procedure sections
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral, written or graphic assessment
    Criteria
    codes reflect the highest possible level of specificity
    codes comply with all ICD-10-PCS coding conventions and Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
    multiple codes are assigned and sequenced in compliance with UHDDS reporting guidelines
    codes are supported by medical documentation
    other abstracted data is accurate and complete (when applicable)