Description
This module covers the factors influencing health status, also known as Z codes. This includes the codes for diagnostic and screening services, health history and status, and other healthcare encounters for healthy individuals. This module reviews the structure and format of Z codes, which are found in ICD-10-CM, Chapter 21.
Upon purchase, you will have a 6-month subscription to this module. This will allow you the opportunity to complete and review as often as you like for 6 months.
Objectives
•Describe the structure of the Z code chapter.
•Identify 2 reasons for using Z codes in ICD-10-CM.
•Differentiate between screening and diagnostic examinations and encounters.
•Identify encounters as aftercare vs. follow-up.
•Determine when to use Z codes for routine, administrative, and observation services.
•Identify the difference between history and status codes.
•Recognize new categories of codes for history and status that are available in ICD-10-CM.
•Apply specific codes for noncompliance with medications and medical treatment.
•Identify codes that can only be sequenced as principal or first-listed diagnosis.
•Apply ICD-10-CM coding principles and guidelines to selected clinical scenarios involving Z codes.
CE Credits
AHIMA
This program has been approved for 2 continuing education units for use in fulfilling the continued 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
This program has the prior approval of the American Academy for Professional Coders (AAPC) for 2 continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
Technical Requirements
Recommended operating systems:
Window 7 or higher
Mac OS 10.7 or higher
Supported Browsers:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 or greater
Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or greater
Google Chrome 2.0 or greater
Apple Safari 2.0 or greater
Internet:
DSL or better
Recommended internet connection speed 500 or higher kbps
Additional Software:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Adobe Flash Player
Current version of Java
Sound: (all modules are fully narrated)
Computer speakers or headset
Printer:
Printer access to print CEU certifications
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