Coding Knee and Hip Replacements in ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS

Seminar Date
June 23, 2011
Description

Increase clinical coding skills in reporting accurate ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS hip and knee joint replacement codes. We'll identify the varying types of total or partial joint revision procedures and clinical documentation to support accurate procedure code assignments in ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS. ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets will be compared, and we'll explore case scenarios that illustrate best coding and compliance practices.

Objectives

• Discuss clinical indicators and technology advances for total joint replacement surgery specific to hip and knee
• Identify the varying types of total or partial joint revision procedures and clinical documentation to support accurate procedure code assignments in ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS
• Compare the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets, procedural coding guidelines and deliver case scenarios that illustrate best coding and compliance practices

Who Should Attend

Inpatient coding professionals

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