Coding Clinic Assignment - two weeks to complete Introduction Coding Clinic is a publication that identifies official coding guidelines, clarifies changes, and answers questions on coding processes. When official code changes, additions/deletions are made, it appears in this publication. It also provides official positions/answers to questions relating to coding problems. All hospitals receive a copy of Coding Clinic, or it is incorporated into the encoder software. It is a quarterly publication. Since ICD-10 has only been available for a few years, Coding Clinic is limited to ICD-10. For this reason, you may still see ICD-9-CM codes mentioned for ICD-10-CM coding. The codes may have changed but, in most instances, the overall guidelines have remained the same except where Coding Clinic has updated the guidelines. Instructions 1. See the Coding Clinic assignment Below HIIM 171 Basic ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Coding Clinic Assignment 5 Points Learning Outcomes When you have successfully completed this unit, you will be able to: Explain the use of classification systems, clinical vocabularies, and nomenclatures. (2) Utilize technologies for health information management. (3) Summarize regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies. (2) Introduction Coding Clinic is a publication that identifies official coding guidelines, clarifies changes, and answers questions on coding processes. When official code changes, additions/deletions are made, it appears in this publication. It also provides official positions/answers on questions relating to coding problems. All hospitals receive a copy of Coding Clinic, or it is incorporated into the encoder software. It is a quarterly publication. Since ICD-10 has only been available for a few years, Coding Clinic is limited for ICD-10. For this this reason, you may still see ICD-9-CM codes mentioned for ICD-10-CM coding. The codes may have changed but, in most instances, the overall guidelines have remained the same except where Coding Clinic have updated the guidelines. Grading: Review the syllabus and rubric for grading processes. Instructions 1. Submit your assignment via Canvas Do not submit any assignment information or instructions. Submit all three Coding Clinic topics in one document/submission 2. Your submission should be formatted as noted below. Put any direct quotes in quotation marks. You do not have to identify the reference since the reference is only Coding Clinic 3. Do not copy and paste any Coding Clinic or write verbatim, but summarize your findings, i.e., make believe you are explaining this to someone who does not know anything about coding. No credit for plagiarized work. 4. Locate three separate Coding Clinic topics/subjects of your choice. These can be anything that interest you: procedures, coding processes, guidelines and rules, frequently asked questions (by a specific topic), etc. 5. Your submission must follow the required format to receive full credit. Format each (all three) Coding Clinic topics/subject in the same manner. Clearly number your paragraphs, 1-4, for each case points deducted for those not in paragraph form and/or numbered. Be sure all numbers for each submission state 1-4. Microsoft Word tends to autofill numbers. Be sure you have captured complete ICD-10-CM or ICD-10-PCS codes. Based on your settings, your system might cut off the rest of the code: Example O99.824 - only shows 824 ExampleT65.891A - only shows 891A It is your responsibility to check your codes. If missing characters, points will be deducted. Format All must contain the following Name: Coding Clinic Assignment Code Number and Description: Coding Clinic Reference: Provide the Month, Year, Page Number, and Category, if applicable FINDINGS (create and number a separate paragraph for each below you must address each question for full credit): Summarize the information given such as any questions/answers provided (do not copy/paste into your answer sheet). If there is an example, provide at least one. If none, write N/A. Identify any associated ICD-9 or ICD-10 codes connected to this noted in the content. If none, write N/A. Note: Coding Clinic still references ICD-9 codes Is there any additional information you would like to provide? If none, write None. Instructions on Accessing Coding Clinic Subjects/Documentation Review Canvas > Coding Resources on how to access the AHIMA Virtual Lab 3M Encoder. You should have purchased the access to this system prior to the class or during the first week. HINT: The encoder tends to work best with Internet Explorer vs. other browsers. However, try other browsers if needed. Be sure your Internet Explorer (IE) page is compatible by having the jagged page blue on the web site page by clicking on this. See below Screenshot of the first screen of 3M Encoder noting demographics. Screenshot of the reference screen of 3M Encoder noting various references available. Once you have accessed the encoder: Click on the tab that says Reference. Scroll down and click on AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS Coding Clinics. It is preferable that you select Coding Clinics from ICD-10-CM/PCS; however, since ICD-10-CM pulls coding guidelines from ICD-9-CM, you may use those as well. I would recommend locating the topic by the alphabetical index noted on your assignment. Screenshot showing various Coding Clinics available starting with 2016 4. There are multiple ways to locate topics for your Coding Clinic assignment. For example, I need to locate the 2014, 1st quarter Coding Clinic for postoperative seroma. Go to 2014 and then 1st quarter. Scroll down the page and locate postoperative seroma. Additional screenshot noting coding clinics available Click on postoperative seroma. Review the Coding Clinic on postoperative seroma. This is the information you would need to complete this assignment. Screenshot of a coding clinic question and answer from 3M Encoder You can also search for the Coding Clinic topic by clicking on By Subject. This may be more cumbersome then going directly to the year, quarter of Coding Clinic. Click on the binoculars on the top of the screen. Type in your subject in the search word or phrase box. Click on a result that interests you and click on go to. Click on the Coding Clinic given for information. Last screenshot noting how to search for other coding clinics.