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Certified Coder Boot Camp® - Inpatient Version

Learning Objectives

Module 1
  • 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


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