A-CEP Essentials Package-Module 3

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Video Summary

The video is part of the AASM Coding Education Program's third module on Diagnostic Coding in the Sleep Center. The module focuses on identifying key terminology, coding manuals, guidelines, and codes for sleep medicine. The importance of accurate diagnostic coding for billing, reimbursement, service level determination, and statistical purposes is emphasized. The complexities of diagnostic coding, including the need for medical terminology knowledge, are highlighted. The three primary diagnostic coding manuals mentioned are the ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and ICSD-3. The structure and history of the ICD-10 coding system are explained, with chapters and code structure details provided. The use of the index and tabular list in the ICD-10 codebook is discussed, and examples of coding instruction notes, excludes notes, and use additional code notes are given. The search process and specific chapters for finding sleep disorder codes in the ICD-10 are explained. The importance of also referring to the ICSD-3 for diagnostic information is mentioned. The module concludes with key takeaways, including the need for a working knowledge of medical terminology and coding to the highest level of specificity. Module 4, on Evaluation and Management Coding for Sleep Medicine, is previewed as the next topic. No credits are mentioned.

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ACEP Essentials Package - Module 3

Keywords

Diagnostic Coding

Sleep Center

ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-PCS

ICSD-3