Coding Tutorials

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The course material for each module is presented for study along with a printable version for future reference.  Each lesson is first presented in Practice Tutorial Mode where incorrect answers are prompted with hints for a successful response.  The tutorial may be taken repeatedly before proceeding to the CEU Test.  A passing score is required to earn a CEU and a Certificate of Completion can be printed directly upon successful completion of the test.

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Commonly
Missed
MCCs & CCs
 		With the inception of the MS-DRG, (Medicare Severity-Diagnostic Related Group), system, October 1, 2007, the addition of an MCC, (Major Co-morbid condition), or CC, (co-morbid condition), could mean the difference of several thousand dollars per DRG case.  This tutorial will discuss those MCCs or CCS which are commonly missed and what documentation to look for.  1
CEUs
$20
CPT
Laceration
Repair
 		Laceration repairs take into consideration many coding guidelines which can cause confusion for coders. Physician documentation is paramount in reporting the correct type, site and size of the repair. This tutorial will educate the coder on the various wound closures with respect to CPT4 coding rules and guidelines. 2
CEUs
$35
Congestive
Heart
Failure 		Congestive Heart Failure, (CHF), is the condition in which heart disease, causes breathlessness and abnormal sodium and water retention, often resulting in edema. The congestion occurs either in the lungs or peripheral circulation or both, depending on whether the heart failure is right sided or general. Congestive heart failure (CHF) is the most frequent cause of hospitalizations in the United States. Approximately 4.7 million people in the U.S. suffer from congestive heart failure. This tutorial will provide an understanding of the causes and manifestations of this disease and help coders in applying the governing coding guidelines. 1
CEUs
$20
ICD9-CM
 		Several new ICD9-CM codes were added for fiscal year 2008. These codes became effective October 1, 2007. This tutorial will help to familiarize the coder with the use of the new codes, and the conditions they represent. 2
CEUs
$35
Debridement/
Wound Care

The Office of Inspector General, (OIG), is targeting wound debridement and wound care for medical necessity and correctness of coding.  This tutorial will describe the debridement process for skin, soft tissue and bone, providing definitions and examples.  Active wound care and fracture care related to debridements will be delineated. The differences between ICD9 and CPT debridement coding guidelines will be discussed.

 1
CEU
$20
MS-DRGs

Medicare Severity Diagnostic Related Groups (MS-DRGs) were implemented October 1, 2007.  This new system is the most comprehensive review of the complications/comorbidities (CC) list since the creation of the DRG classification, more than 23 years ago.

 1
CEU
$20
Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Coding cardiology diagnosis and procedures can be a challenge to even a seasoned coder. In this tutorial you will learn some of the most current cardiology procedures, terminology and coding applications, including electrophysiolgic studies and automatic defibrillator insertions, and replacements.
2
CEU
$35
Obstetrics
Coding Rules
Coding obstetrics and delivery follow their own separate guidelines and rules. This tutorial provides coders guidance and coding applications that will give clarity to coding obstetric and delivery cases.
2
CEUs
$35
2008 CPT
Coding Update

New and changed CPT4 codes are introduced for 2008.  These changes are effective beginning January 1, 2008.  This tutorial will list the new codes and changes.  New technology codes must be used if they exist in place of the CPT code.  The new technology codes are not discussed in this tutorial.

 2 CEUs
$35

Screening Colonoscopy & Sigmoidoscopy
Coding

This presentation gives information regarding the diagnostic and procedural coding guidelines for the accurate reporting of colonoscopies and sigmoidoscopies.  Screening definitions and the use of G codes are discussed.

 1 CEU
$20
Septicemia and Sepsis Coding Sepsis and septicemia have previously been considered synonymous terms used heavily in the medical field.  Despite this, coding guidelines now place these terms into two separately identifiable disease states.  This educational tutorial will discuss this difference between the two as well as their related conditions. 1 CEU
$20
Respiratory
Failure Coding
Respiratory failure is a serious life-threatening condition and is usually caused by an underlying disease. This tutorial will update you on the latest coding. 1 CEU
$20
Psychiatric
Coding
 As of January 1, 2005, a new form of reimbursement was established by CMS for Psychiatric facilities, to report Medicare patients. This tutorial presents the DRG methodology based reimbursement system, termed Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System. 1
CEU
$20
Coding of
Outpatient Clinics
 These patients present for outpatient testing or therapy per a physician's order. The order must give a reason, (diagnosis), for the test. A diagnosis of "rule out" is not acceptable and the physician should be queried for a more definitive diagnosis. 1
CEU
$20
CPT4© Coding of Joint Procedures
 The coding of joint procedures is difficult.  Many related procedures are included in the main procedure, and cannot be reported separately.  This tutorial will help the coder understand the coding guidelines related to joint procedures, including the use of modifiers. 1
CEU
$20