Be able to identify the two principal types of coding systems
Be able to define ICD-9-CM and its contents
Be able to define the role of the inpatient coder
Be able to identify the resources available to the inpatient coder
Be able to determine the components and schedule of the CCS
certification exam including topics covered and not covered in the scope of
this course.
Be able to breakdown the core competencies to be tested on the CCS
certification
Module 2
Be able to identify common terminology in the ICD-9-CM manual
Be able to identify common symbols and typographic conventions for use
the ICD-9-CM manual
Module 3
Be able to identify fundamental diagnosis
guidelines
Module 4
Be able to identify fundamental procedure coding guidelines
Module 5
Be able to identify the three types of V codes
Be able to identify use of E codes
Be able to assign E codes for adverse effects and poisonings off the
Table of Drugs and Chemicals
Module 6
Be able to identify and assign Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) based on
the Ingenix's DRG Expert
Module 7
Be able to apply the Official Guidelines for Present on Admission
Indicators (POA)
Be able to accurately assign Present on Admission Indicators for
inpatient admissions
Be able to apply the general guidance on writing physician queries
Module 8
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to HIV/AIDS patients
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with septicemia
Module 9
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to neoplasm patients
Module 10
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with diabetes
mellitus
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with dehydration
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with obesity
Module 11
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with anemia
Module 12
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with depression
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with substance abuse
and dependence
Module 13
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with cerebrovascular
disease (CVAs and TIAs)
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with epilepsy
Module 14
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with hypertension and
hypertensive related renal and heart disease
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with coronary artery
disease and the associated complications
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with myocardial
infarctions
Module 15
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with pneumonia
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with respiratory
failure
Module 16
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with gastrointestinal
hemorrhage
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines for hernias
Module 17
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to pregnant patients and
pregnancy related conditions
Module 18
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to patients with arthropathies
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines for fractures
Module 19
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to newborn and conditions in the
perinatal period
Module 20
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on the ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to injuries and burns
Module 21
Be able to assign diagnosis and procedures codes (if applicable) based
on ICD-9-CM Official Coding Guidelines to adverse effects and
poisonings
