STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Exhibit usage of CPT4 and ICD9 codes using the manuals: (I ¿ IX)

 II.     Demonstrate the ability to read a medical record for codes. (I-IX)

         A.      define the definitions

         B.      interpret type of medical record

         C.      identify diseases, procedures, or complications in a medical record

         D.      follow coding rules

         E.      code

 III.    Demonstrate the ability to abstract from medical record for codes.(II-IX)

         A.      define definitions of coding terms

         B.      interpret type of medical record

         C.      identify diseases, procedures, or complications in a medical record  specific to the 11 body systems

         D.      follow coding rules

         E.      code

 IV.     Demonstrate ability to link CPT & ICD9 codes .(II-IX))

         A.      maintain a list of linked codes

         B.      meet coding guidelines

 V.      Transfer abstracted codes to the HCFA form with instruction.(II-IX))

         A.      Demonstrate coding proficiency

         B.      Demonstrate knowledge of HCFA form

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Introductory Coding Review

 II.     Coding and Abstracting for endocrine, immunity disorders, and mental disorders

 III.    Coding and Abstracting for blood and blood-forming organs

 IV.     Coding and Abstracting for nervous system, respiratory, digestive, and genitourinary systems

 V.      Coding and Abstracting for diseases of the skin and diseases of the Musculoskeletal system

 VI.     Coding and Abstracting for Circulatory system diseases and neoplastic diseases.

 VII.    Coding and Abstracting for pregnancy and childbirth complications, abortion, congenital anomalies, and perinatal conditions

 VIII.   Coding and Abstracting for injuries, burns, poisoning, and complication of care.

 IX.     Coding with e codes and v codes.