Course Code: REL-PAC-0-IDRHP
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify at least three characteristics of an ICD-10 code.
Identify the difference between coding conventions, general coding guidelines, and chapter-specific coding guidelines.
Define the principal diagnosis and at least two types of codes that are prohibited as the principal diagnosis.
Identify at least three ways in which documentation can support hospice coverage.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2 Introduction to ICD-10 Codes and Coding Guidelines
What is an ICD-10 Code?
Benefits of ICD-10 Codes
Composition of an ICD-10 Code
Dissecting an ICD-10 Code
Review
Summary
Section 3: ICD-10 Coding Conventions and Guidelines
Introduction
Coding Conventions
General Coding Guidelines
Chapter-Specific Guidelines
Establishing Reportable Diagnosis Codes
Review
Summary
Section 4: Hospice-Specific ICD-10 Coding Requirements
Overview
General Rules Related to the Principal Diagnosis
Debility and Adult Failure to Thrive
Mental, Behavioral, and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Other Co-Morbidities and Diagnoses
Use of “Z” Codes as the Principal Diagnosis
Review
Summary
Section 5: Supporting Hospice Coverage
Hospice Eligibility
Documentation to Support Hospice Coverage
Documentation to Support Hospice Admission
Documentation to Support Hospice Services
Documentation to Support Higher Level of Care
Supporting Terminal (End-Stage) Prognosis
Terminal Status LCD
Disease-Specific Guidelines
Review
Summary
Section 6: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Ron Orth RN, CHC, CMAC
Ron Orth obtained a nursing degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1985 and a B. A. in Health Care Administration from Concordia University in 1996. Mr. Orth possesses over 30 years of nursing experience with over 20 of those in the Skilled Nursing industry. Mr. Orth has extensive experience in teaching Medicare regulations to healthcare providers both in the US and internationally. Mr. Orth is currently the Director of Curriculum Design for Post-acute Care at Relias. Ron is certified in Healthcare Compliance through the Compliance Certification Board (CCB). Ron has also successfully completed the Infection Control Officer training through the AHCA.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Coding Specialists; Intermediate level Social Workers; Nurses; in the following settings: Hospice.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.