Alcohol and Drug Abuse Coding

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU assessment explore some of the more difficult coding issues surrounding the treatment of conditions related to alcohol and drug abuse. The course provides both clinical information and a detailed review of the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. In addition to reading assignments, learning assessments and Web explorations, the course also provides case study practice. ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedure codes are covered in this course for hospital coders. The lessons are:

• Alcohol Abuse and Dependence
• Alcohol Coding Guidelines
• Drug Abuse and Dependence
• Drug Coding Guidelines
• Treatments
• Case Studies

APC Essentials

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course is designed to introduce Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs) and the hospital outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS). This course will cover OPPS from its implementation to present day. The structure, components, and provisions of this system will be discussed in detail. Additionally, reporting requirements for Medicare will be examined in order to show how reimbursement may be impacted by submission errors. Finally, a brief overview of the Hospital Outpatient Quality Data for Annual Payment Updates will be covered. The course lesson titles are:

• The Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System
• APC Structure
• Special APCs
• Reporting of Complex Services
• OPPS Payment Provisions
• Hospital Outpatient Quality Data for Annual Payment Updates

Arthroscopic Musculoskeletal CPT® Procedures

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related assessment explore some of the challenges faced by HIM professionals when assigning CPT® codes to arthroscopic musculoskeletal procedures. Information on the various types of arthroscopic musculoskeletal procedures is presented along with the diagnostic indications for each. In addition to common arthroscopic knee and shoulder procedures, training includes the more complex procedures done on these and other joints. The lessons are:

• Musculoskeletal Anatomy
• Diagnostic Indications for Arthroscopic Surgery
• Knee Arthroscopy Procedures
• Shoulder Arthroscopy Procedures
• Other Musculoskeletal Arthroscopy Procedures
• APCs and Modifiers for Arthroscopic Procedures

Cardiology Diagnosis Coding

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment explore some of the challenges that HIM professionals face when coding cardiology diagnoses. The course uses readings, exercises and web exploration to expand your understand of these coding issues. The ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, as well as specific Coding Clinic topics, are referenced. The lessons are:

• Hypertension
• Acute Myocardial Infarction
• Heart Failure
• Cardiomyopathy
• Arrhythmias and Heart Blocks
• Ischemic Heart Disease

Cardiology Procedures Coding

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment explore various cardiology procedures and the correct coding of these procedures. Included are treatments for diagnoses ranging from coronary artery disease to supraventricular tachycardia. ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedure codes, as well as CPT® procedure codes, are covered. The lessons are:

• Heart Anatomy
• Cardiac Catheterizations
• Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Intervention
• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafts
• Electrophysiology Studies
• Pacemakers and Defibrillators

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment explore some of the more difficult coding issues surrounding ICD-9-CM code category 250, Diabetes mellitus. In addition, there will be lessons on related conditions not covered under this code category, including gestational diabetes, hyperglycemia NOS, neonatal diabetes mellitus, secondary diabetes, and diabetes insipidus. The lessons are:

• Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
• Fifth Digit Assignment
• Acute Metabolic Complications
• Chronic Diabetic Complications
• Pregnancy and Diabetes
• Pre-Diabetic Conditions and Secondary Diabetes

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU, 10-question assessment explore the correct CPT coding for ambulatory digestive procedures. There is a focus on endoscopy, including esophagosocpy, EGD, proctosgmoidoscopy, sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy. Also covered is the correct use of modifiers and screening procedures. The coding of other procedures, including laparoscopy for hernia repairs, cholecystectomy, biopsies, gastrostomy tubes, and ERCP. The course provides multiple case scenarios for practice. The lessons are:

• Overview of CPT Coding for Digestive System Procedures
• Endoscopies of Upper Gastrointestinal System
• Endoscopies of Lower Gastrointestinal System
• Hernia Repairs
• Other Digestive System Procedures
• Case Studies

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU, 10-question assessment explore common conditions and disorders of the digestive system, including gastrointestinal hemorrhage, gastrointestinal ulcers, hernias, esophageal and gastric varices, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, bowel obstruction, diverticulosis/diverticulitis, and cholecystitis/cholelithiasis. Also covered are digestive system complications and postoperative complications (such as adynamic ileus and cholangitis). The training reviews Coding Clinic guideliines on digestive system conditions, with a focus on applying these coding guidelines to professional case scenarios. The lessons are:

• Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage and Digestive Complications
• Diseases of Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum
• Hernia of Abdominal Cavity
• Noninfectious Enteritis and Colitis
• Other Diseases of Intestines and Peritoneum
• Other Diseases of Digestive System

DRG Systems Adjusted for Severity

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment explore the evolution of the DRG system and provide an overview of existing and proposed severity-adjusted DRG systems used for hospital performance measurement. The lessons are:

• The Evolution of DRGs
• Using Severity Adjustment Classification for Hospital Internal and External Benchmarking
• Exploring Software Applications (Includes links to free Webinars from developers)
• Case Studies
• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Plans
• Severity Adjusted DRGs Impact on the Coding Process

E&M Coding for Professional Services

Course $195 regular price $160 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 4 CEU, 12-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment explore some of the more difficult coding issues surrounding E&M codes ranging from 99201-99499. The lessons are:

• Documentation Guidelines Overview
• Outpatient E&M Codes
• Emergency Room and Observation
• Preventive Medicine
• Hospital Services
• Other Inpatient E&M Codes
• Neonatal and Newborn
• Consultations
• Critical Care
• Home Health and Case Management
• Other Special Services
• E&M Modifiers

Emergency Room Coding in Hospitals

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment cover some of the concepts inherent in emergency room coding in hospitals. ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes and CPT® procedure codes are covered in this course. The lessons are:

• Evaluation and Management Services in the ED
• Wound Repair
• Burn Care
• Joint Injuries and Fractures
• Correct Coding of Other Common ED Procedures
  (CPT® procedure coding for the control of epistaxis, infusions and intubations)
• Correct Coding of Other Common ED Diagnoses
  (ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding for abdominal pain, poisoning and adverse effects, plus documentation tips)

Eye Muscle Procedures Coding

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment cover various types of eye muscle surgery and diagnostic indications for each. The training includes a lesson on adult eye surgeries and complex procedures such as multiple recessions and repeat surgeries. In addition to training on ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes and CPT® procedure codes, there is also a lesson on ICD-9-CM procedure codes. The lessons are:

• Anatomy of the eye muscles
• Diagnostic indications for eye muscle surgery
• Horizontal eye muscle surgery and adjunct procedures
• Vertical eye muscle surgery
• Complex eye muscle surgery and adult eye muscle surgery
• Coding eye muscle surgery in ICD-9-CM

Fracture Care in Ambulatory Settings

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment cover ICD-9-CM diagnostic and CPT® procedure codes as they relate to fractures and fracture care. The lessons are:

• Acute Fractures
• Pathological Fractures
• V Codes
• Casts, Straps, and Splints
• Reductions
• Modifiers

A Guide to Revenue Cycle Management

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course will expand the HIM professional’s knowledge of revenue cycle management as it relates to the healthcare delivery system. The student will learn to identify key portions of the revenue cycle, how each piece of the cycle contributes to success, and identifies ways to improve cash flow with a healthy revenue cycle. The related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment helps individuals identify their knowledge gaps in this area. The lessons in the course are:

• Overview and Key Concepts
• Patient Access Department
• Utilization Management and Third Party Payers
• Clinical Departments and Physician Documentation
• Chargemaster and Patient Accounts
• Health Information Management

Home Health Advanced Coding

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU, 10-question assessment both cover the key issues impacting Home Health agencies, including OASIS reporting of MO230, MO240 and MO245, V and E codes, and aftercare coding. This course provides an advanced level of coding practice. The six lessons are:

• ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines and OASIS Diagnosis Reporting
• Using V and E Codes
• Aftercare Coding and Complications
• Neurological Conditions
• Etiology/Manifestation Coding and Diabetes Mellitus
• Orthopedics, Wounds, Burns, and Trauma

For more detailed explanations and training on ICD-9-CM coding conventions, guidelines and coding in other body systems, see the 17-lesson Home Health Services Course: Diagnostic Coding for Providers (part of the Home Health Services: Coding and Reporting program..

Infectious Disease Coding and Reporting
in Hospitals

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, 6-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment cover some of the more difficult coding issues surrounding infectious disease coding and reporting in hospitals. Training on the etiology and treatment of infectious diseases is included. In addition to material on the correct assignment of ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes for inpatient cases, there is also information on the use of CPT® procedure codes. The lessons are:

• Septicemia Clinically
• Septicemia Coding Guidelines
• HIV Clinically
• HIV Coding Guidelines
• Other Infections
• ER and OP Procedures for Infectious Diseases
  

Injections and Infusions using CPT® Codes Course

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU, 10-question assessment cover on CPT coding guidelines for injections and infusions. This training focuses on application, using scenarios and case studies to provide lots of practice. The six lessons are:

• Definition of Infusion and Injection
• Infusion and Injection Coding Rules
• Injection Coding Services
• Infusion Coding Services
• Chemotherapy Infusion Scenarios
• Case Studies

Interventional Radiology Procedures

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment will explore some of the more difficult coding issues surrounding interventional radiology procedures. Important training in anatomy and IVR coding guidelines is included. The primary focus is on CPT® coding guidelines for these complex procedures. The lessons are:

• Important Concepts in Coding IVR procedures
• Arterial Interventional Radiology, Selective vs. Nonselective Techniques
• Venous Hemodialysis Fistulas, Portal and Pulmonary Circulation, Nonvascular Interventional Radiology Procedures
• Interventional Therapeutic Procedures including Transluminal Angioplasties, Atherectomies and Stent placement
• Selective Vessel Ordering – Brachiocephalic/Thoracic Families
• Interventional Radiology of the Biliary and Genitourinary Systems

Labor and Delivery Complications Coding

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

The coding complications of pregnancy, delivery and the postpartum period can be complex and confusing. Often, multiple codes are required to convey a clinical concept, and a variety of fifth digits are involved as well. This 2 CEU, six-lesson courses and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment provide an overview of some of the more significant complications of labor, including hemorrhage, infections and obstructions, as well as selected postpartum complications. (Note: the subjects of gestational diabetes and diabetes mellitus complicating pregnancy are covered in the short course, Diabetes Mellitus.) Training covers ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedure codes as well as CPT® procedure codes.The lessons are:

• Guidelines for Sequencing
• Antepartum Hemorrhage
• Hypertension in Pregnancy
• Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders Complicating Pregnancy
• Complications of Labor and Delivery
• Embolism During Pregnancy

Long Term Care General Coding Guidelines

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 6-lesson, 2-CEU course and its related 1-CEU assessment focus on applying both the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines and Coding Clinic™ guidelines to long term care coding challenges. The course includes a great deal of coding practice in the LTC setting. Training is focused on ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes. The lessons are:

• Conventions and General Guidelines (Sec. I. A. and B.)
• Chapter-Specific Guidelines, Ch. 1-5 (Sec. I. C. 1-5)
  (Infectious and parasitic diseases; Neoplasms, Endocrine, nutritional, and metabolic diseases and immunity disorders; Diseases of blood and blood forming organs; Mental disorders)
• Chapter-Specific Guidelines, Ch. 6-10 (Sec. I. C. 6-10)
  (Diseases of nervous system and sense organs; Diseases of circulatory system; Diseases of respiratory system; Diseases of digestive system; Diseases of genitourinary system)
• Chapter-Specific Guidelines, Ch. 12, 13, 16, & 17 (Sec. I. C. 12-13 & 16-17)
  (Diseases of skin and subcutaneous tissue; Diseases of musculoskeletal and connective tissue; Signs, symptoms and ill-defined conditions; Injury and poisoning)
• Supplementary Classification Guidelines, Ch. 18 (V01-V84) (Sec. I. C. 18)
  (V codes, including aftercare)
• Coding Clinic™ Guidelines for LTC

Modifier Use in Hospitals

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment focus on modifiers used for outpatient and surgical procedures, particularly those modifiers that are more problematic to coding professionals than others. CPT® codes are the primary focus with isolated training on some ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes.

The six lessons are:

• Procedural Modifiers: 73 & 74
• Procedural Modifiers: 76 & 77
• Postoperative Modifiers: 78, 79 & 58
• Laterality Modifiers: 50, RT & LT
• Other Level I Modifiers: 52, 59 & 91
• Other Level II Modifiers
  

Non-Physician Practitioner Coding

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU assessment explore the coding requirements related to non-physician practitioners such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. The six lessons are:

• General Qualifications: Physician Assistants
• General Qualifications: Nurse Practitioners
• General Qualifications: Clinical Nurse Specialists
• General Diagnosis Guidelines
• Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines
• "Incident To" Requirements

Oncology Services Coding in Hospitals

Course $195 regular price $160 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 4 CEU, 12-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment will cover some of the more complex coding issues encountered in coding neoplasms in the hospital setting. Training covers ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedure codes as well as CPT® procedure codes. The lessons are:

• Oncology and the ICD-9-CM Codebook
• Oncology Diagnosis Coding
• Oncology Official Coding Guidelines
• Inpatient Coding-Principal Diagnosis Guidelines for Neoplasms
• Inpatient Coding-Leukemia and Lymphoma
• Inpatient Coding-Genitourinary System Oncology
• Inpatient Coding-Cancer in Other Systems
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy
• Neoplasm Related Integumentary System Procedures
• Vascular Access Devices
• Complex Coding Cases

Orthopedics Coding for Hospital Inpatients

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU, 10-question assessment explore common diagnoses that may result in orthopedic procedures and the clinical aspects of each disease. The clinical technology of hip and knee procedures is also illustrated, including types of bearing surface. Challenging case scenarios that utilize Coding Clinic and the official ICD-9-CM coding guidelines are presented for the learner to apply course concepts. The lessons are:

• Arthropathies
• Injuries and Fractures
• Hip Procedures
• Knee Procedures
• Device Complications
• Hip and Knee Revisions

Present on Admission and UB-04

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU, 10-question assessment explore changes to the UB-04 and how they affect the facilities that utilize it. Changes made to the Present on Admission (POA) indicators and requirements are also covered. The training also provides cases for practice on correctly applying these indicators. The lessons are:

• UB-04 and NUBC Overview
• Reason for Visit Indicator
• Present on Admission Indicator
• National Provider Identifier
• Patient Status Codes
• Health Information Management Implementation

Rehabilitation Coding Guidelines

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU, 10-question assessment explore the official ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and reimbursement regulations specific to the rehabilitative setting. Also covered is CMS's inpatient rehabilitation facility prospective payment system (IRF PPS). Challenging case scenarios provide practice in applying best coding practices and official guidelines. The lessons are:

• IRF-PPS Fundamentals
• General ICD-9-CM Coding Guidelines for the UB-04/ASC X12N837 claim form
• IRF-PAI, Etiologic Diagnosis and Impairment Group Code (IGC) Overview
• IRF-PAI, Complications and Comorbidities Overview
• Common Coding Questions (UB-04/ASC X12N837 claim form versus IRF-PAI)
• Inpatient Rehabilitation Case Studies

Renal Disease Diagnosis Coding

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU, 10-question assessment will familiarize a coding professional with the different terminologies surrounding renal diseases including renal insufficiency and failure. Clinical aspects including stages of chronic kidney disease, acute and chronic renal insufficiency, hypertensive kidney disease and acute renal failure will also be reviewed. The appropriate ICD-9-CM official coding guidelines and Coding Clinic information is discussed in this course. The course will also allow for application of the information by providing challenging case scenarios. The lessons are:

• Renal Insufficiency and Renal Failure
• Acute Renal Failure [ICD-9-CM disease category 584]
• Chronic Kidney Disease [ICD-9-CM disease category 585]
• Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease [ICD-9-CM category 403]
• Diabetic renal disease [ICD-9-CM disease subcategory 250.4x]
• Treatment

Respiratory Disorders and Interventions Coding

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment will explore some of the more difficult coding issues surrounding respiratory disorders and procedures. ICD-9-CM diagnostic and procedure codes, as well as CPT® procedure codes, are covered. The six lessons are:

• Asthma/Bronchitis
• COPD and Pulmonary Function Tests
• Pneumonia
• Respiratory Failure
• Ventilators
• Bronchoscopies

Skin Substitutes and Replacement Surgery using CPT® / HCPCS Codes

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 1 CEU, 10-question assessment explore types of skin grafts (partial thickness, full thickness and compound) and the related procedures. The training explores skin replacement and uses case studies to illustrate correct CPT® coding of each type of skin substitute. Also covered are specific functions of skin substitutes, grafting materials (autograft, allograft, xenograft), calculating defect size, and requirements for correct coding. Various types of skin substitutes are explored in detail. The six lessons are:

• Introduction to Skin Substitutes and Skin Replacement Surgery
• Gathering Information about the Procedures
• Coding Autograft Procedures (CPT® Codes 15100 to 15261)
• Coding Allograft Procedures (CPT® Codes 15300 to 15366)
• Coding Xenograft Procedures (CPT® Codes 15400 to 15431)
• Case Studies

Using V Codes Appropriately

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment examine issues surrounding the appropriate assignment of V codes, which are used in multiple health care settings and for both inpatient or outpatient services (unless the coding guidelines specifically indicate otherwise). The lessons are:

• Review of V Codes
• Select V Code Categories (Contact/Exposure, Inoculations and Vaccinations, Status, History (of), Screening, Observation)
• Aftercare
• Select V Code Categories (Follow-up, Donor, Counseling, Routine and Administrative Examinations, Miscellaneous V Codes, Nonspecific V Codes)
• Oncology Services
• Obstetric and Newborn Services

Wound Repairs and CPT® Codes

Course $96 regular price $80 member price	Assessment $18 regular price $15 member price

CPT® codes for wound repair vary relative to the size of the wound, location on the body, complexity of the repair, etc. This 2 CEU, six-lesson course and its related 10-question, 1 CEU assessment explore some of the more difficult coding issues surrounding coding and documentation. The training focuses on CPT® codes. The six lessons are:

• Anatomy of Integumentary System
• Simple Repair
• Intermediate Repair
• Complex Repair and Tissue Transfer
• Debridement and Secondary Repair
• Skin Grafts and Flaps

Courses and Assessments - More to Come in 2009!