ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation

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Description

ICD-10 is a radically upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system that, by law, must be implemented throughout the healthcare industry by October 1, 2013.  This new coding system is very different than the version currently in use, and it's important to start preparing for and implementing the massive changes to the existing coding system.

This online program includes:

  • A comprehensive overview of the objectives, edits, and changes within the soon-to-be released International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition(ICD-10)
  • Training in use of the new ICD-10 diagnostic and procedure codes for insurance billing and reimbursement, including an in-depth review of the ICD-10-CM (diagnoses) and ICD-10-PCS (procedures) coding manuals, guidelines, instructional notes, conventions, and coding steps
  • The methodology and a template for planning and implementing ICD-10 in healthcare facilities
  • An explanation of requirements for upgrading existing software applications, including claims editors, billing and claims, and electronic data interchange clearinghouses
  • Explanations of how to prepare and develop policy and procedure manual changes and meet staff training needs and requirements

Upon registering, you're given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional charge.

Upon successful completion of this program, you'll be able to:

  • Understand the development history of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
  • Define the differences between the ICD and the ICD-9-CM (Clinical Modification).
  • Distinguish between ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification) and ICD-10-PCS (Procedural Coding System)
  • Identify the developers and cooperating parties involved in the creation of the ICD-10, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS
  • Describe the four major objectives that guided the development of ICD-10, both -CM and -PCS
  • Identify the layout, terminology, and punctuation of the Alphabetic Index and Tabular List of the ICD-10-CM code book
  • Understand the Guidelines and Conventions as they apply to the 21 chapters of the Tabular List
  • Apply the steps for accurate and appropriate diagnostic coding by body system, signs and symptoms, external cause, and other chapter content designations.
  • Identify the questions that must be answered before code assignment.
  • Understand the Guidelines, Conventions,and Instructional Notes as they apply to the procedure codes found in ICD-10-CM.
  • Apply the steps for accurate and appropriate procedural coding using the ICD-10-CM code book
  • Identify the questions that must be answered before code assignment.
  • Understand the impacts to medical documentation as a result of the implementation of ICD-10
  • Describe the implementation issues for training and personnel, and information systems
  • Identify the planning and implementation steps necessary to prepare for ICD-10's go-live date of October 1, 2013

Outline

Outline of the Gatlin International Medical Coding Online Classes

  1. Introduction to ICD-10
    1. Objectives
    2. Overview
    3. Introduction
    4. ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
    5. History of Statistical Classification Systems
    6. WHO's Role in ICD-10-CM development
    7. ICD-10-CM Implementation
    8. ICD-10-CM Comparison to ICD-9-CM
    9. Types of Code Changes
  2. ICD-10-CM Structure, Guidelines & Conventions
    1. Unit Objectives
    2. Overview
    3. Introduction
    4. ICD-10-CM Structure
    5. Structure of the Alphabetic Index
    6. Structure of the Tabular List
    7. Tabular List Punctuation
    8. General Coding Guidelines
    9. Diagnostic Coding Steps
  3. ICD-10-CM by Chapter
    1. Unit Objectives
    2. Fact Sheets
    3. Tabular List Format Review
    4. Chapter 1: Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases
    5. Chapter 2: Neoplasms
    6. Chapter 3: Diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs
    7. Chapter 4: Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic diseases
    8. Chapter 5: Mental and behavioral disorders
    9. Chapter 6: Diseases of the Nervous System
    10. Chapter 7: Diseases of the Eye and Adnexa
    11. Chapter 8: Diseases of the Ear and Mastoid Process
    12. Chapter 9: Diseases of the Circulatory System
    13. Chapter 10: Diseases of the Respiratory System
    14. Chapter 11: Diseases of the Digestive System
    15. Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
    16. Chapter 13: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
    17. Chapter 14: Diseases of the Genitourinary System
    18. Chapter 15: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Puerperium
    19. Chapter 16: Certain Conditions Originating in the Newborn (Perinatal) Period
    20. Chapter 17: Congenital Malformations, deformations and chromosomal disorders
    21. Chapter 18: Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings not elsewhere classified
    22. Chapter 19: Injury, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
    23. Chapter 20: External Causes of Morbidity
    24. Chapter 21: Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services
  4. Implementation Considerations for ICD-10
    1. Unit Objectives
    2. Fact Sheets
    3. Implementation Considerations
    4. Training & Personnel
      1. Administrative and Management
      2. Clinical
      3. Physicians
      4. Human Resources
      5. Accounting Managers
      6. Information Systems
    5. Information Systems Planning
    6. Documentation
    7. Information Flow

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Additional Info

Languages
English
Course Length
200.00 hours
Duration of Access
All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available
Instructor

Carline Dalgleish has been employed in the business office management profession since 1970. Over the years has performed accounts receivable and business office management services, including medical billing and coding, for physicians, clinics, and hospitals, as well as the Healthcare Financing Administration (now CMS). She has real-time experience in administrative and financial departments, as well as management experience in business office administration, regulatory compliance, information technology, and services.

In the early 90's, Carline moved full-time into curriculum development, teaching, and management of business and allied health education programs, with special emphasis on business office administration and management. She has developed the curriculum for and instructed programs in administrative medical billing, diagnostic and procedural coding, and accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as other allied health, business, and professional development courses.

Carline holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business information systems and a Master of Arts degree in leadership and healthcare administration. She is working on a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management and will sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification exam in the fall of 2010. She is in the process of writing a comprehensive textbook on ICD-10 due to be published in 2011.

Prerequisites/Audience
Prerequisites

In order to take this program, you should have some knowledge of medical terminology. Education in anatomy and physiology is strongly recommended, but not required.

This program is for anyone in the healthcare industry who needs (or wants) to know what changes are in store for ICD and the impacts to care providers and healthcare facilities. In addition, it's an excellent training tool for those looking for employment who have never performed medical coding - especially ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding. 

The ICD-10 Medical Coding Online Program presents a comprehensive overview of the significant changes in both diagnostic and procedural coding and detailed information on the impacts of those changes to medical coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology.

Requirements/Materials Included

PC Requirements

  • This program is compatible with the Windows Vista operating system.
  • This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. There are no specific computer requirements, other than an Internet connection and e-mail capability.

Materials Included

Gatlin International will provide the required textbooks for this program. Each student will receive:

  • 2010 Ingenix Learning: Implementing ICD10
  • ICD-10-CM The Complete Official Draft Code Set (2010 Draft, Ingenix) 
  • ICD-10-PCS The Complete Official Draft Code Set (2010 Draft, Ingenix)