Increase Productivity
Description
Designed for developing coders, this training plan covers essential topics influencing ICD-10 coding, providing a solid foundation in coding and abstracting. From mastering abbreviations and interpreting Excludes1 notes to delving into specific diagnosis and procedure coding, this package empowers you with the skills and knowledge to enhance productivity in your medical coding career. Explore crucial subjects such as the APR-DRG system, medication indications, patient safety indicators, and more, ensuring you are well-equipped to excel in the field. Don't miss the opportunity to streamline your query process, efficiently read medical records, and write effective physician queries.
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- Abbreviations with Definitions and Explanations as They Pertain to Coding
- APR-DRG System Introduction
- Common Medications and the Conditions Treated
- Excludes1 Note Interpretation
- Increasing Reading Speed
- Patient Discharge Status or Patient Disposition Assignment
- Patient Safety Indicator 15 (PSI 15) Unrecognized Abdominopelvic Accidental Puncture or Laceration Rate
- Point of Origin Reporting
- Present on Admission Reporting Guidelines
- Specificity Coding in ICD-10-CM
- Streamline Your Query Process
- Tips to Efficiently Read a Medical Record
- Urinalysis: Understanding the Test
- White Blood Cell Count: Understanding the test
- Writing Effective Physician Queries
Key Takeaways
Medical coders who complete the Increase Productivity training plan will leave with several key learning takeaways, including:
- Comprehensive Knowledge: A solid understanding of general topics influencing ICD-10 coding, setting a strong foundation for accurate coding and abstracting.
- Abbreviation Proficiency: Mastery of medical abbreviations and their relevance to coding, ensuring precise code selection.
- APR-DRG Competence: Familiarity with the APR-DRG system, enabling accurate diagnosis-related group classification.
- Medication Expertise: Knowledge of common medications and the conditions they treat, aiding in code selection and comprehension of medical records.
- Interpretation Skills: Proficiency in interpreting Excludes1 notes and other coding conventions to avoid coding errors.
- Reading Efficiency: Techniques to increase reading speed, enhancing the ability to quickly extract relevant information from medical records.
- Patient Disposition Understanding: Competence in assigning patient discharge status or disposition codes accurately.
- Patient Safety Awareness: Knowledge of Patient Safety Indicator 15 (PSI 15) and how to recognize abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rates for coding purposes.
- Reporting Precision: Understanding of point of origin reporting and Present on Admission (POA) guidelines.
- Specificity Coding: Proficiency in coding with specificity in ICD-10-CM, ensuring accurate representation of patient conditions.
- Query Optimization: Streamlining the query process to effectively clarify clinical documentation and resolve coding ambiguities.
Benefits of Taking Training Plan
- Enhanced Coding Skills
- Ability to Decipher and Apply Medical Abbreviations
- Medication Knowledge
- Error Avoidance
- Reading Speed Boost
- Career Advancement
- Greater Productivity
FAQs
How can this training plan help me increase my medical coding productivity?
This training plan is designed to equip you with essential skills, knowledge, and techniques that streamline your coding process. You will learn to efficiently interpret medical records, decipher abbreviations, and master coding conventions. These skills collectively enhance your coding speed and accuracy, ultimately boosting productivity.
What is the significance of reading speed in medical coding productivity?
Reading speed is crucial because it directly impacts how quickly you can review and extract information from medical records. By improving your reading speed through this training plan, you'll be able to process records more efficiently, leading to faster and more productive coding.
Will this training plan help me become more efficient in querying physicians for clarification?
Yes, the training plan includes guidance on streamlining the query process. Learning how to write effective physician queries ensures that you can efficiently seek and obtain the necessary information from clinicians, reducing delays in the coding process and improving productivity.
About our Training Plans
HIAlearn Training Plans are developed to educate the coder in specific coding topics that have proven to be problematic. They are designed to focus on one area in detail, providing the coder with a thorough clinical knowledge of the diagnosis or procedure utilizing videos, photos, and valid websites to aid the coder in fully understanding the topic. Official coding advice and scenarios are utilized to integrate the clinical knowledge provided. Once you complete all the lessons within one course, a 10 question quiz follows. Upon completion, students will have a thorough knowledge of clinical concepts and coding guidelines of the particular topic. Participants have the option to submit their completion certificates to AHIMA, with a selection also available for AAPC CEU(s). Learn more about us »
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