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ICD-10-PCS: Medical and Surgical Coding
Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA
$220.00
Introduction to the structure and design of the ICD-10-PCS system and coding guidelines by nationally-recognized coding expert Lynn Kuehn. Course provides education on assigning codes within the medical and surgical section of ICD-10-PCS, with complete education on the 31 root operations used in the coding process.
CEUs: 6 6 AHIMA 6 AAPC
Included in eLearning Library.Price per person. Group rates available.
Introduction to the structure and design of the ICD-10-PCS system and coding guidelines. Course provides education on assigning codes within the medical and surgical section of ICD-10-PCS, with complete education on the 31 root operations used in the coding process.
Students who complete this course will be able to:
Identify the code format, system structure, and design of ICD-10-PCS.
Demonstrate the code building process through the use of the index and tables.
Apply Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting of ICD-10-PCS codes.
Given a case scenario, select the necessary statements to code and apply Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to support an accurate code assignment.
ICD-10-PCS: Medical and Surgical Coding
Lesson 1: System Structure and Design – Code format – System structure – Coding building process – Additional resources in the Index
Lesson 2: ICD-10-PCS Coding Guidelines – Content of the ICD-10-PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting – Examples to demonstrate the use of the Guidelines – Application of the Guidelines to coding scenarios
Lesson 3: Root Operations that Take Out All or Part of a Body Part or Solids/Fluids/Gases – Definitions of and code assignment with: Excision, Resection, Detachment, Destruction, Extraction, Drainage, Extirpation, Fragmentation
Lesson 4: Root Operations that Cut or Separate, Put In or Put Back or Move Body Parts – Definitions of and code assignment with: Division, Release, Transplantation, Reattachment, Transfer, Reposition
Lesson 5: Root Operations that Alter the Diameter or Route or Involve a Device – Definitions of and code assignment with: Restriction, Occlusion, Dilation, Bypass, Insertion, Replacement, Supplement, Change, Removal, Revision
Lesson 6: Root Operations that Involve Examination Only, Other Repairs or Other Objectives – Definitions of and code assignment with: Inspection, Map, Control, Repair, Fusion, Alteration, Creation
The level of effort to complete this course, start to finish, is equivalent to 6 CEUs and should take you approximately 6-18 hours to complete. Remember: You have access to the course materials for the full 16-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 6 CEUs.
AHIMA: 6 CEUs This course has been approved for continuing education units (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.
AAPC: 6 CEUs This program 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 course promotes engagement with challenging materials while offering independent self-study.
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.
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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.
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.
“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
“I wanted to let you know that I passed my AAPC ‘Certified Inpatient Coder’ certification exam on the first try! I feel certain that Libman’s ICD-10-PCS online course helped me achieve that goal!” — Lisa M., COC, CPC, CIC, CPB, CANPC, COSC, CEMA, CEMA-O
“I just finished the first section of ICD-10-PCS. Very well done. Definitely will help me in learning this system.” — Nannette B
“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.”
“I met Lynn at ICD-10 training. She is a great trainer of ICD-10.” — Linda D., RHIT, CCS
“I love the ICD-10-PCS An Applied Approach text. It delves into complex material.” — Carole G., RHIT, CCS, Coding Consultant
“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
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ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach by Lynn Kuehn and Teri Jorwic, published by the American Health Information Management Association. The 2021 edition is available for purchase from AHIMAhere and Amazon here.
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.
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.
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eLearning Library: ICD-10-PCS offers the resources you need to address the increasing complexity of the ICD-10-PCS coding system. (Retail value of courses is in excess of $2,500). On-demand access to mastery-level specificity enhances job-specific, self-paced learning for one full year.
eLearning Library: ICD-10-PCS offers the key courses you need to attain firm command of this complex coding system and learn to confidently code over 500 top procedures performed in U.S. hospitals:
Code books are not included in the cost of the eLearning Library.
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There are 31 root operations used for inpatient procedures in the Med/Surg section. Distinguishing between them can be challenging. 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.
The key to ICD-10-PCS coding success is understanding and being able to identify the root operations.
Each root operation is defined and the key distinguishing feature called out.
Examples of each root operation are provided.
Similar root operations are grouped together so that the subtle differences are more easily understood.
Each ICD-10-PCS Root Operation flash card presents a different group of root operations. The set includes:
Root operations that take out some or all of a body part
Root operations that take out solids/fluids/gases from a body part
Root operations involving cutting or separation only
Root operations that put in/put back or move some/all of a body part
Root operations that alter the diameter/route of a tubular body part
Root operations that always involve a device
Root operations involving examination only
Root operations that define other repairs
Root operations that define other objectives
Price includes shipping. Learning Aides are sent via US Mail. Allow 5-10 days for delivery.
Special group discount: Purchase 10 or more sets and receive 10% off the price of all sets.
How to code procedures in the Medical and Surgical-related and Ancillary Sections of ICD-10-PCS, including obstetrics, imaging, mental health, and more: definitions of root operations, index and table concepts, and selecting the correct characters based on the documentation. Also master new root operations, root procedures, and root types within the last 15 sections of ICD-10-PCS.
Students who complete this course will be able to:
Identify the code format, system structure, and design of ICD-10-PCS.
Demonstrate the code building process through the use of the index and tables.
Apply Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting of ICD-10-PCS codes.
Given a case scenario, select the necessary statements to code and apply Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to support an accurate code assignment.
Included in eLearning Library. Price per person. Group rates available.
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