Description

This course provides an overview of Chapter 2 of ICD-10-CM, which focuses on abnormal growths of cells manifesting as cancer as well as benign neoplasms and those of uncertain behavior. This course includes information on neoplasm behaviors along with their most common primary types and location.

 

Objectives:

Lesson 1: Introduction

  • Differentiate between neoplasm topography and morphology
  • Identify the behavior groups for coding of neoplasms
  • Identify characteristics of malignant neoplasms

Lesson 2: Guidelines Overview

  • Select codes for neoplasms that overlap two or more sites
  • Select the principal diagnosis for neoplastic-related conditions and complications
  • Distinguish between current malignancy and history of malignancy

Lesson 3: Encounters

  • Determine when to use Z codes for encounters for neoplastic therapy
  • Identify situations in which codes for neoplasm aftercare and follow-up would be used

Target Audience

  • Facility Coders (inpatient/outpatient)
  • Professional Fee Coders
  • Clinical Documentation Improvement Professionals
  • Students

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.

  • Domain: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance

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.

  • Specialty CEUs: COC, CPC, CPC-P, CEMC, CHONC, CPB, CPMA, CPPM

Purchasing Details

  • Upon purchase, you will have a 6-month subscription to this course. This will allow you the opportunity to complete and review as often as you like for 6 months.
  • Courses are accessed through www.haugenacademy.com.
  • Visit our FAQ page for technical requirements and additional details.

315 reviews for Neoplasms

4.4
4.4 out of 5 paws (based on 315 reviews)
Top dog!66%
Doggone good!13%
It was OK.17%
It was a bit RUFF.3%
Bad to the bone.1%

 

February 2, 2025

I think the fill in the blank is very hard when you are learning the icd-10-cm

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Haugen Academy Learner
January 24, 2025

More questions asking for codes would be nice.

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Haugen Academy Learner
August 16, 2024

Too Coding centeric

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Haugen Academy Learner
January 20, 2024

It would be nice to focus on figuring out 1 to 2 codes first, then progressing to more complex coding

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Haugen Academy Learner
January 17, 2024

Very informative and great pace. Thank you!

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Haugen Academy Learner
December 18, 2023

GOOD

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Jolynne
December 17, 2023

The course was really helpful. It served as a good refresher.

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Haugen Academy Learner
December 14, 2023

EXCELLENT

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Haugen Academy Learner
July 22, 2023

This course taught me a little more about how to code cancer and another appointments that would follow cancer diagnosis.

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Haugen Academy Learner
June 19, 2023

GREAT REFRESHER COURSE

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