ICD-10-CM Overview: Deciphering the Code

This is a self-paced, four-week online course for coders, educators, billing staff and clinicians who are interested in familiarizing themselves with ICD-10-CM, still under development. Students will learn about the history, organization and structure, see how ICD-10-CM compares to ICD-9-CM, study changes chapter by chapter, and get a glimpse into new coding conventions and guidelines.

The developing classification ICD-10-CM (International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification) is a replacement for ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1 and 2 (diagnosis). The ICD-10-CM is based on the internationally recognized ICD-10 but provides for additional morbidity detail and will be annually updated.

Another AHIMA course, ICD-10 Overview: Mortality Reporting, focuses on the related classification — International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision — which has been in use internationally since 1999.

Click on the category names below to see more detail about the guidelines for this program.

Prerequisites*:	Basic knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding
Textbook:	None required. All course material presented online
Credits:	An AHIMA Certificate of Completion and 4 CEUs will be awarded upon successful completion of the course.
Classes Begins:	When payment is received and processed*
Class Access Period**:	Students have access to the courses for 4 weeks. The average completion time is approximately 8 hours.
Price Schedule:	$150.00 AHIMA Members; $180.00 Nonmembers

*Prerequisites

You should have a basic knowledge of ICD-9-CM coding. This courses was designed for coders and other health professionals who have a working knowledge of the fundamentals of coding. It will be valuable for a wide range of experience, from clinicians with a basic knowledge of ICD-9-CM to coders with advanced skills.

**Enrollment Schedule

If you are paying by credit card, you will be granted immediate access to the course. If you are paying by check or purchase order, you will be enrolled as soon as you have registered online, and we have received and processed your payment.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Understand the organizational changes that surround ICD-10-CM
Identify the areas of similarities and differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM
Follow ICD-10-CM coding conventions
Apply ICD-10-CM definitions and guidelines to determine the correct code for the diagnosis
Apply knowledge of ICD-10-CM coding principles by assigning accurate and precise codes to diagnoses that pertain to all body systems

Key Points

History of ICD and its clinical modifications
ICD-10-CM development, implementation and maintenance issues
How ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM are similar — organization and conventions
How ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM are different — format and classification issues
Analysis of the organization and classification within all 21 chapters
Evaluation of general and chapter specific coding guidelines
Documentation guidelines

Registration

ICD-10 Overview: Deciphering the Code

$150.00 AHIMA members
$180.00 nonmembers

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