KHIMA | ICD-10 Coding and Documentation Considerations for “History of” Conditions

Overview

Coders are often stumped on whether a historical medical condition is still present vs. totally cured. Whether a current ICD-10-CM code is assigned vs. a historical code affects reimbursement as well as patient liability, so coders strive to get it right.

This Q&A session gives insights on considerations for assigning codes for historical conditions. It also provides tips on problem solving through these coding dilemmas as well as providing guidance on when to query.

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Establish an internal coding decision process

2. Apply coding guidelines for:

a. Z-codes Personal History of
b. Chronic conditions
c. Long-term treatment
d. Positive test results
e. Observation vs. History of vs. Screening vs. Follow up vs. Surveillance
f. Screening vs. Diagnostic colonoscopies
g. Genetic mutations
h. Kidney transplant status and End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

3. Determine when to query

Audience: Coders, Coding Managers, Billing professionals, Clinical Documentation Specialists, Providers and Clinicians involved in the revenue cycle

Date Published

June 24, 2021

Speakers

Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS

Cindy Hestir, RN, CCDS

Rebecca Hatton, RHIA, CCS

Pricing

• KHIMA/AHIMA Members $25
• Non-Members $40
• Students $10

CE

# of CEs: 1.0 – Data Structure, Content and Information Governance

AHIMA

This educational offering has been approved for continuing education credit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

AAPC

CEUs are accepted from programs sponsored by AHIMA national offices and the state or regional AHIMA branches. One hour of instruction is worth one CEU.  A certificate of attendance or completion is necessary to show participation.

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