Cardiac Arrest Coding in ICD-10-CM Course

Description

Cardiac Arrest Coding is an online, self-paced course for inpatient, outpatient, and professional fee coders who need clear guidance on assigning and sequencing ICD-10-CM codes for cardiac arrest. The module reviews common causes, clinical presentation, and treatment approaches to help coders interpret documentation accurately. You’ll learn key guideline distinctions, sequencing rules, and common pitfalls that affect code assignment. The course includes 1 AHIMA CEU and supports more accurate, consistent coding of cardiac arrest cases across care settings.

Included Lessons:

What is Cardiac Arrest?
Causes of Cardiac Arrest
Signs and Symptoms of Cardiac Arrest
Treatment of Cardiac Arrest
Coding Information Pertaining to Cardiac Arrest
Coding Clinics Pertaining to Cardiac Arrest

Key Takeaways

Understanding Cardiac Arrest: Coders will gain a fundamental understanding of what cardiac arrest entails, learning the necessary medical terminology and concepts.
Identifying Causes: The course delves into the multiple causes of cardiac arrest, ensuring that coders can accurately identify and code various scenarios.
Recognizing Signs and Symptoms: Coders will learn to recognize and correctly document the various signs and symptoms associated with cardiac arrest.
Knowledge of Treatment Methods: Coders will become familiar with various treatment methodologies pertaining to cardiac arrest, enhancing their ability to code medical procedures accurately.
Proficiency in Code Assignment: The course aims to enhance coders' proficiency in assigning appropriate codes to different aspects of cardiac arrest, ensuring accurate medical records.
Applying Coding Clinics: Special sessions or 'coding clinics' will be a part of the course, allowing coders to practice and apply their knowledge, ensuring a better grasp of practical applications of coding principles.

What will I learn about accurately coding cardiac arrest in ICD-10-CM?

This course explains how ICD-10-CM classifies cardiac arrest and how to determine when to use the cardiac arrest code versus coding the underlying cause. You’ll learn the sequencing rules, documentation requirements, and clinical indicators needed to support the diagnosis. By the end, you’ll understand how to distinguish primary cardiac arrest from arrest secondary to another condition and apply guidelines confidently.

How does the course help coders differentiate between cardiac arrest as a principal diagnosis and cardiac arrest as a manifestation of another condition?

The course walks through real-world scenarios that show when cardiac arrest may be the focus of care versus when it results from another acute event, such as myocardial infarction, respiratory failure, trauma, or electrolyte imbalance. You’ll learn the decision-making process behind proper sequencing and how Coding Clinic guidance supports accurate code assignment.

Will this course improve my ability to identify key documentation details needed for compliant cardiac arrest coding?

Yes. The course highlights the specific provider documentation coders must locate, including the cause of arrest, timing of the event, resuscitation details, response to treatment, and any related conditions. You’ll learn how to translate this information into accurate ICD-10-CM coding and when a query may be needed to clarify the clinical picture.

About Our Medical Coding Courses

HIAlearn, powered by Health Information Associates (HIA)—a leader in medical coding and auditing for more than three decades—offers a flexible, online education platform designed for today’s coders. With a growing catalog of AHIMA and AAPC-approved coding courses, HIAlearn supports both beginners and experienced coders looking to build confidence, accuracy, and CEU credits.

Courses are available across various coding types including CPT, E/M, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS, and are designed for multiple specialties including inpatient, outpatient, profee, and CDI.

To stay up to date, coders can explore our Coding Updates hub for the latest ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and IPPS changes. HIAlearn also supports organizations with group discounts and scalable team access, promoting accuracy, compliance, and continuous professional development across departments.