ICD-10-CM Guidelines – Common Questions Whose Answers Are Found in the Guidelines If You Know Where to Look

Many coders have never truly read the Guidelines found in the beginning of the ICD-10 book.  There is a wealth of information to be found there.  Coding software is not always compliant coding and it is incumbent on the coder to know the rules to know when to question.  Issues like sequencing, history of, includes and excludes, ExludesI and ExcludesII, and assumed relationships between codes are all discussed in the pages found at the front of an ICD-10-CM book but that can also be downloaded for free.  Learning what is in the guidelines, how easy it is to look things up and what valuable information is found on the pages of the book are all lessons to be learned as this audioconference is for both the new and experienced coder/biller

KEY LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   

Learning how to navigate the ICD-10-CM guidelines is key to correct, compliant and efficient coding.  The presenter will systematically highlight use of each section of the guidelines, as shown below, offering tips on use of each.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

• Coders
• Billers
• Auditors          

MAIN POINTS TO BE COVERED:

• Coding conventions – what are they
• General coding guidelines – which are oftentimes mis-used
• Chapter specific coding guidelines – why are these so helpful
• Selection of a principal diagnosis  - valuable information you need to discuss with your provider
• Reporting Additional Diagnoses – when and how do you compliantly do this
• Diagnostic coding and Reporting guidelines for outpatient services – great information such as when to code for signs and symptoms and when not to