Learn to code complex neurosurgery procedures with the unique perspective and expertise offered by nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS coding expert Lynn Kuehn! ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedures for Trauma focuses on inpatient procedures used to address traumatic injury.
ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedures for Trauma
Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA
$79.00
CEUs: 1 1 AHIMA 1 AAPC
Included in eLearning Library. Price per person. Group rates available.Overview
Codes change yearly! We take seriously our obligation to provide you with accurate and up-to-date instruction. This course is updated for the FY 2026 code set.
Learn to code complex inpatient procedures with the unique perspective and expertise offered by nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS coding expert Lynn Kuehn!
ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedures for Trauma focuses on inpatient procedures used to address traumatic injury including craniotomy, intracranial hemorrhage, skull salvage, cranialization of frontal sinus, nerve transfers, and more!
- Understand and visualize complex three-dimensional procedures
- Apply the guidelines that are appropriate
- Apply the definitions of the approaches to the tools and techniques
- Identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations covered in this course.
- Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to soft tissue reconstruction procedures
- Analyze operative report documentation to correctly assign all ICD-10-PCS characters
Course features interactive, explanatory images, audio recordings and video animations by industry experts, detailed explanations of the coding process, and Knowledge Checks to ensure material is being mastered. Bonus content includes an approach decision tree and a quick review of ICD-10-PCS table mechanics.
There is always more to learn in coding! If mastering ICD-10-PCS is on your ‘to-do’ list, consider Libman Education’s eLearning Library: Inpatient Coding. An affordable option that offers on-demand access to mastery-level courses to enhance job-specific, self-paced learning for one full year.
ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedures for Trauma focuses on inpatient procedures used to address traumatic injury. Procedures include:
- Anatomy Review
- Choosing the Correct Approach
- Meninges and Guidance
- Cranial Trauma and Bleeds
- Craniotomy, Skull Fragment Storage and Retrieval
- Intracranial Hemorrhage or Hematoma
- Cranialization of Frontal Sinus
- Nerve Transfers
The level of effort to complete this course, start to finish, is equivalent to 1 CEU and should take you approximately 1-3 hours to complete. Remember: You have access to the course materials for the full 4-week enrollment period and we encourage you to re-review any materials that are helpful to you.
Certificate of Completion
Upon successful completion of the course work, student will be able to download a Libman Education Certificate of Completion. The Certificate of Completion will list the course as awarding 1 CEU.
AHIMA: 1 CEU
This course has been approved for continuing education unit(s) (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting of Approved CEUs from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program provider.
AAPC: 1 CEU
This course has the prior approval of AAPC for continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
- WebinarPlus™ multimedia and interactive online training format promotes engagement with challenging materials while offering independent self-study.
- Downloadable and printable “Course Highlights” saves time! This active learning tool assists with mastery of the course content.
- Teaching methods including audio and video files, diagrams, and animations to accommodate different learning styles. Where appropriate, the Merck Manual Professional Version supplements course materials with in-depth descriptions of diagnoses and/or procedures.
- Knowledge checks and/or final assessment ensure mastery of material.
- Online Flexibility! Materials available via secure Learning Management System (LMS). Work at your own pace — save time and travel costs.
- Earn Libman Education Certificate of Completion and CEUs.
- To receive CEU credit, students must achieve a passing rate on the course assessment(s).
- Course is self-paced. For planning purposes, assume 1-3 hours required for each CEU.
- Unlimited course access during enrollment period. For courses offering greater than one CEU, enrollment period is 16 weeks. For courses offering one or fewer CEUs, enrollment period is 4 weeks. Courses purchased as a bundle or package may have a longer enrollment period.
- Extensions to the enrollment period are available.
- Price listed is per person/per course. Group rates available upon request.
Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA
Lynn Kuehn is president of Kuehn Consulting, LLC, and a nationally recognized authority on ICD-10-PCS coding.
Lynn was elected to the AHIMA Board of Directors, served as faculty for the original ICD-10 “Train-the-Trainers” program, and authored or co-authored several of AHIMA’s most popular books including ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach, recognized as the “go-to” resource for learning and mastering ICD-10-PCS.
As a Subject Matter Expert with Libman Education, Lynn’s unique and engaging teaching methods as well as her leadership on the importance of accuracy and efficiency in coding is recognized by clients and students throughout the country.
“I ordered the neurosurgery webinar and I have been doing it this weekend. It is excellent with wonderful examples to code. This is very dense material, so I am taking it slow in order to really understand everything being taught.” — Carol, Inpatient Coder on ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding
“Lynn Kuehn is the best in the country with PCS coding.” — Roberta Walker, Inpatient Coding Educator at Hawaii Pacific Health
“I have known Lynn a long time and I’ve been working with coders and those external auditors who audit coding for over 40 years. Lynn is not only the best at PCS coding but also with the Anatomy and Physiology that are involved to better understand what goes on in complex operations.” — Roberta Walker, Inpatient Coding Educator at Hawaii Pacific Health
“Lynn Kuehn, in my mind, is the Queen of Coding Education. She has the ability to take a difficult, confusing subject and make it very easily understood.” — Charlotte Bumgarner
“Per usual with Libman and Lynn Kuehn, these are excellent programs.” — Lou Ann Schraffenberger, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCSP, CPC, FAHIMA
“Lynn is an inspirational teacher. She ignites a passion for coding within you!” — Kristen T
“Lynn, your explanations are clear, concise and to the point. Recommend it to any and all. It is a confidence booster!” — Leslie C
“I consistently learn from Lynn Kuehn. Thank you!”
“Lynn: I look for everything you have on the internet. You have a wonderful concise way of presenting material that is so easy to understand. All of us learn differently and your slides help us ‘Visual learners.’ keep up the great work. I will be ordering your flash cards! Many thanks.”
“Any of Libman Education’s courses are worth time and cost. Always walk away with a useable, clarity or reinforcement of subject matter.”
“I just wanted to let you know that the articles written by Lynn are a great help. I read them all the time and learn something new each time. Please let her know what a fine job she does.” — Kira G., RHIT, IP Coder III
“Lynn always has a way of getting the information across in a simple, understandable way!” — Janice N.
“Just heard Gail and Lynne’s PCS workshop – fantastic information and terrific speakers!!” — Jacqueline F., RHIT, CCS, DRG Validation Specialist
Required Resource:
- ICD-10-PCS Code Book – 2026 or students may elect to use electronic files
Recommended Resources:
ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach (2025 edition) by Lynn Kuehn and Teri Jorwic, published by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). It is available for purchase from AHIMA here.
- Medical dictionary
- Anatomy and physiology reference
- Merck Manual
Learning Aids:
This set of nine 5×7, laminated, double-sided ICD-10-PCS Root Operations Flash Cards, designed by nationally recognized ICD-10 expert Gail I. Smith, MA, RHIA, CCS-P, prepares you to select the appropriate root operation with confidence.
Approach Decision Tree Flash Cards
The ICD-10-PCS Approach Decision Tree, developed by nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS expert, Lynn Kuehn, is a two-sided, laminated flashcard providing both the approach decision tree plus definitions of the seven different approaches in a handy, easy-to-use format.
Sample Lynn’s insights into the challenge of coding inpatient neurosurgery procedures with this brief presentation on “Approaches to the Brain.”
With ICD-10-PCS, it is not a matter of looking up a procedure in the code book, it requires an Integrative Approach! Join Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, for this brief demonstration. The video shows details from Lynn’s ICD-10-PCS: Cardiac Procedure Coding to demonstrate Libman Education’s Integrative Approach to mastering ICD-10-PCS.
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