Principal Diagnosis Selection GI Bleeding vs Blood Loss Anemia

Instructor

Beth Martilik, MA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS 

Description

In this course, students will delve into the complexities of selecting the principal diagnosis when a patient is admitted with gastrointestinal bleeding and blood loss anemia. This course equips coders with the critical thinking skills necessary to determine which condition warranted the inpatient admission, shedding light on scenarios where the circumstances may not be as straightforward as they initially appear. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of principal diagnosis definitions, blood loss anemia, and gastrointestinal bleeding, along with the ability to evaluate sample scenarios to make informed coding decisions. With a focus on clinical knowledge and practical application, this course empowers coders to make accurate principal diagnosis selections in challenging cases.

Included Lessons:

• Introduction
• Review of Principal Diagnosis Definition
• Blood Loss Anemia Review
• Gastrointestinal Bleeding Review
• Sample Scenarios
• Summary
• Related Coding Clinics
• Additional Documents

Key Takeaways

• Enhanced Critical Thinking Skills: Participants will develop the ability to critically analyze patient records and assess the circumstances of admission, enabling them to make informed decisions when selecting the principal diagnosis.
• Understanding Principal Diagnosis Definitions: Coders will gain a thorough understanding of the official guidelines for principal diagnosis selection, including the definition of principal diagnosis and the factors that influence the choice.
• Differentiation between Anemia and GI Bleeding: Participants will learn to differentiate between blood loss anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding, including recognizing their clinical manifestations and severity levels.
• Clinical Knowledge: The course provides coders with valuable clinical knowledge related to anemia and gastrointestinal bleeding, allowing them to better assess the clinical significance of each condition.
• Assessment of Symptomatology: Coders will become skilled at evaluating the severity of patient symptoms related to anemia and bleeding, helping them determine which condition drove the inpatient admission.

Benefits of Taking this Course

• Improved Coding Accuracy
• Increased Expertise in Complex Cases
• Greater Confidence
• Professional Growth
• Enhanced Skill for Principal Diagnosis Selection Involving GI Bleeding and Blood Loss Anemia

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