Learn to code advanced orthopedic procedures with the unique perspective and expertise offered by nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS coding expert Lynn Kuehn! ICD-10-PCS: Orthopedic Procedure Coding enables coders to visualize and understand complicated skeletal structures and then accurately and completely code the intricate surgical procedures performed.
ICD-10-PCS: Orthopedic Procedure Coding
Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA
$149.00
CEUs: 2 2 AHIMA 2 AAPC
Included in eLearning Library. Price per person. Group rates available.Overview
ICD-10-PCS: Orthopedic Procedure Coding enables coders to visualize and understand complicated skeletal structures and then accurately and completely code the intricate surgical procedures performed.
Students who complete this course will be able to:
- Understand and visualize complex three-dimensional orthopedic procedures in order to code completely and accurately
- Identify the code format, system structure, and design of orthopedic procedure codes in ICD-10-PCS.
- Understand and apply the orthopedic-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 orthopedic 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 Orthopedic Procedures.
- Learn to identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations
- Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to orthopedic 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.
- The online and self-paced course integrates materials that expand upon Lynn Kuehn and Teri Jorwic’s award winning ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach
- Course includes actual operative reports illustrating complex and difficult to code orthopedic procedures
- Bonus content includes a quick review of ICD-10-PCS table mechanics.
- and more!
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: Orthopedic Procedure Coding provides comprehensive instruction on coding the top orthopedic procedures performed in U.S. hospitals, both simple and complex. With a special emphasis on difficult-to-code spinal procedures, the list includes:
- Bone and Joint Anatomy
- Bone Procedures
- Biopsies
- Osteotomy
- Fracture treatment
- Device Details
- Jaw fractures and maxillomandibular fixation
- Periprosthetic fracture repair
- Special bone devices
- Sternal fixation
- Limb lengthening
- Bone growth stimulators
- Joint Procedures
- Identifying joint structures
- Drainage
- Ankle syndesmosis injury
- Joint replacements
- Revision of joint replacements
- Static and articulating joint spacers
- Joint resurfacing
- Replacement of bones and joints in combination
- Non-spinal joint fusion
The course focuses on bones and joints only (no muscles, ligaments or tendons) to ensure the coder’s comprehension of this difficult to code body system. The course covers hospital procedures coded using ICD-10-PCS; for training on use of CPT coding see the Libman Education CPT Coding course.
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.
- Extensions to the enrollment period are available. Contact Libman Education for pricing.
- 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.
“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 – 2023 or students may elect to use electronic files
Recommended Resources:
ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach by Lynn Kuehn and Teri Jorwic is published by the American Health Information Management Association. While AHIMA is not publishing a 2022 edition, the 2021 edition has been supplemented with a “2022 Update Document” in the Student Resources (accessed using the information inside the front cover of the text). The book is available for purchase from AHIMA here and Amazon here. 2023 version coming this November.- 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.
ICD-10-PCS: Orthopedic Procedure Coding teaches you how to visualize and understand common and complex orthopedic procedures to accurately and completely code them.
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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