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ICD-10-PCS Coding

Description

ICD-10-PCS is an intricate classification system dedicated to coding medical procedures and services in hospital inpatient environments, ensuring precise and standardized documentation. This specialized system facilitates accurate reporting, crucial for patient records, billing, and healthcare analytics. The advanced ICD-10-PCS coding training plan delves deeply into this system, equipping healthcare professionals with the necessary expertise to manage complex coding scenarios and maintain the integrity of medical data.

Training Plan offers CEUs applicable to the following credentials:

AHIMA

CCA, CCS, CCS-P, RHIT, RHIA, CDIP, CHDA, CHPS

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Included Courses

The ICD-10-PCS Training Plan offers detailed courses on procedural coding for a wide range of medical treatments and surgeries, from bariatric surgery and cardiac catheterization to specialized interventions like endovascular repairs and pacemaker insertions. It also covers niche procedures such as transgender surgeries and traumatic fracture repair, equipping coders with the skills to accurately document diverse medical scenarios.

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Key Takeaways

Key takeaways from this comprehensive ICD-10-PCS coding training plan, which covers a wide range of medical procedures::

  • In-Depth Knowledge of Specific Procedures: The training provides detailed insights into coding for diverse and complex medical procedures, ranging from cardiovascular surgeries like arteriovenous fistulas and cardiac catheterization, to specialized treatments like bariatric surgery and various congenital disorder procedures. This knowledge is essential for accurately documenting these procedures in medical records.
  • Proficiency in Coding Techniques and Guidelines: Participants will gain expertise in the nuances of ICD-10-PCS coding, including understanding the specific codes for different types of procedures such as biopsies, bronchoscopies, and endovascular repairs. This includes learning about root operations, body part key utilization, and the assignment of bifurcation qualifiers.
  • Application in Diverse Clinical Scenarios: The training covers a broad spectrum of clinical scenarios, such as coding for obstetrics, transgender procedures, and traumatic fractures. This equips learners with the ability to apply their coding knowledge in various medical settings and for a wide range of patient needs.
  • Enhanced Analytical Skills: Courses like 'Reading and Understanding Operative Reports' and 'Dissecting an Operative Report' in the context of spinal fusion, develop the ability to analyze and interpret complex medical documentation, a crucial skill for ensuring accurate and efficient coding.

This training plan significantly enhances a coder's ability to accurately classify medical procedures, leading to improved data quality for healthcare analytics, billing, and patient care.

Benefits of Taking this Training Plan

  • Enhances coding accuracy
  • Broadens procedure knowledge
  • Improves documentation skills
  • Expands clinical understanding
  • Aids in precise billing

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 comprehensive online education platform for medical coders. With a catalog of over 200 medical coding courses accepted by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and a selection approved by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), HIAlearn caters to both beginners and experienced medical coders seeking to enhance their skills. The platform provides an array of Training Plans tailored to meet individual learning needs, from mastering challenging coding procedures to understanding broad conceptual frameworks within the coding world. Courses are available across various coding types including CPT, E/M, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and are designed to cater to different coder levels and coding specialties such as inpatient, outpatient, profee, and CDI. Additionally, HIAlearn offers a Coding Updates bundle to ensure coders are up-to-date with the annual changes in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and IPPS. Beyond individual learning, HIAlearn supports organizations with group discounts, promoting enhanced coding accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across teams. 
Overview
Price
Cost : $194.99
2-Feb-14-2023-07-25-45-6483-PM
Courses : 45
4-1
AHIMA CEUs : 45
Calendar HIAlearn
Access : 90 days
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