ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding

Catalog description

This course introduces the theory, structure, and organization of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM). Emphasis is placed on diagnosis coding and applying coding principles that adhere to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). The student will learn ICD-10-CM conventions for proper use of the classification system. The course will cover how to sequence diagnosis codes according to the Official Guidelines for Reporting. In order to support accurate data in public health registries the student will learn the importance of validating diagnosis code accuracy using clinical information found in the health record and how to resolve discrepancies between coded data and supporting documentation. Due to the focus of this certificate on outpatient settings this course does not cover ICD-10-PCS codes which are used to code inpatient hospital procedures. There are no prerequisites for this course. This course is available for web registration. The expanded version of objectives is available from the Health Information Technology director.