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ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding
Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA
$149.00
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 Procedure Coding enables coders to visualize and understand complicated 3-D brain and nervous system surgical procedures to accurately and completely code them.
CEUs: 2 2 AHIMA 2 AAPC
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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 Procedure Coding enables coders to visualize and understand complicated 3-D brain and nervous system surgical procedures to accurately and completely code them.
Students who complete this course will be able to:
Understand and visualize complex three-dimensional brain and nervous system procedures including those for tumors, seizures, trauma and bleeds, drains and shunts, and neuro stimulators.
Identify the code format, system structure, and design of brain and nervous system procedure codes in ICD-10-PCS.
Understand and apply the neurosurgery-specific Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting of ICD-10-PCS codes.
Learn to identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations.
Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to neurosurgery procedures.
Given a case scenario, select the necessary statements to code and apply Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to support an accurate code assignment.
By completing this course, you will have the tools necessary for proficiency in ICD-10-PCS coding of Neurosurgery Procedures:
Learn to identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations
Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to neurosurgery procedures
Course features interactive, explanatory images, audio recordings and video animations by industry experts, detailed explanations of the coding process, and check yourself quizzes to ensure material is being mastered.
Bonus content includes a quick review of ICD-10-PCS table mechanics
and more!
Get this course along with ICD-10-PCS: Spinal Procedure Coding as part of a complete package and save! The ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery and Spinal Procedure Coding two-course package enables coders to visualize and understand complicated procedures in these areas and to accurately and completely code them. Learn more here.
Objectives:
Identify the anatomy and their body part values assigned by ICD-10-PCS for neurosurgery coding
Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to neurosurgery coding
Identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations covered in this course
Analyze operative report documentation to correctly assign all ICD-10-PCS characters for codes associated with neurosurgery coding
Procedures include:
Craniotomies – choosing the correct approach
Dura and Meninges procedures and guidance
Spinal Column and Spinal Cord Tumors
Cranial Trauma and Bleeds
Ventricular and Cranial Shunts
Release and Division Procedures
The level of effort to complete this course, start to finish, is equivalent to 2 CEUs and should take you approximately 2-6 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 2 CEUs.
AHIMA: 2 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: 2 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.
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.
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
“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
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The ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery and Spinal Procedure Codingtwo-course package contains:
ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding Understand and visualize complex three-dimensional brain and nervous system procedures including those for tumors, seizures, trauma and bleeds, drains and shunts, and neuro stimulators.
ICD-10-PCS: Spinal Procedure Coding addresses the coding of spinal fusion, multiple procedure types, fixing past fusions, and other spinal procedures including procedures that are new and innovative ways to do procedures on the spine.
Students who complete this two-course bundle will be able to:
Identify the code format, system structure, and design of procedure codes in ICD-10-PCS.
Understand and apply the body-system-specific Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting of ICD-10-PCS codes.
Learn to identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations.
Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to these procedures.
Given a case scenario, select the necessary statements to code and apply Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting to support an accurate code assignment.
Course features interactive, explanatory images, audio recordings and video animations by industry experts, detailed explanations of the coding process, and check yourself quizzes to ensure material is being mastered.
Bonus content includes a quick review of ICD-10-PCS table mechanics
and more!
Unlimited course access during a 20 week enrollment period.
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.
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Includes Libman Education’s ICD-10 Root Operations Flash Cards
ICD-10-PCS: Root Operation Decision Making will teach you how to
Understand and apply the ICD-10-PCS System Hierarchy
Definitions of the root operations
Design of the root operation system
Guidelines for assignment of root operations
PLUS! Other suggestions from years of experience working in ICD-10-PCS to help you more quickly and confidently assign the correct root operation
Ground your selection of the correct root operation in a solid knowledge of how operative procedures are performed
Code the underlying objective, aim or intent of the procedure
ICD-10-PCS: Spinal Procedure Coding enables coders to visualize and understand complicated 3-D skeletal structures and then accurately and completely code the intricate surgical procedures performed.
ICD-10-PCS: Spinal Procedure Coding addresses the coding of spinal fusion, multiple procedure types, fixing past fusions, and other spinal procedures including procedures that are new and innovative ways to do procedures on the spine. See syllabus for complete listing of procedures.
Students who complete this course will be able to
Apply the guidelines that are appropriate for spinal procedure coding.
Apply the definitions of the approaches to the tools and techniques used in spinal procedure coding.
Identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations covered in this course.
Analyze operative report documentation to correctly assign all ICD-10-PCS characters for codes associated with spinal procedure coding
By completing this course, you will have the tools necessary for proficiency in ICD-10-PCS coding of Spinal Procedures.
Learn to identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations
Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to spinal procedures
Course features interactive, explanatory images, audio recordings and video animations by industry experts, detailed explanations of the coding process, and check yourself quizzes to ensure material is being mastered
Bonus content includes a quick review of ICD-10-PCS table mechanics
and more!
Get this course along with ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding as part of a complete package and save! The ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery and Spinal Procedure Coding two-course package enables coders to visualize and understand complicated procedures in these areas and to accurately and completely code them. Learn more here.
Included in eLearning Library. Price per person. Group rates available.
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