Learn to code complex neurosurgery and spinal procedures with the unique perspective and expertise offered by nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS coding expert Lynn Kuehn! 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.
The ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery and Spinal Procedure Coding two-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.
ICD-10-PCS: Neurosurgery Procedure Coding
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
ICD-10-PCS: Spinal Procedure Coding
Objectives:
- Identify the anatomy and their body part values assigned by ICD-10-PCS for spinal procedures
- Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to spinal procedures
- 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 coding
Procedures include:
- Spinal Fusion
- Laminectomy
- Corpectomy
- Refusion
- Laminoplasty
- Scoliosis Procedures
- Coflex®
- DTRAX
The level of effort to complete this course bundle, start to finish, is equivalent to 4 CEUs and should take you approximately 4-12 hours to complete. Remember: You have access to the course materials for the full 20-week enrollment period and we encourage you to re-review any materials that are helpful to you.
Certificates of Completion
Upon successful completion of each course in the bundle, student will be able to download a Libman Education Certificate of Completion. The combined Certificates of Completion for the entire bundle will total 4 CEUs.
AHIMA: 4 CEUs
This program 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: 4 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.
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.
“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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Recommended Resources:
Root Operation Flash Cards
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.
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