AHE 222 - Diagnostic Coding in Outpatient Settings

1. Apply the official ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.  
2. Describe how the correct coding process uses both the ICD-10-CM coding manual Alphabetic Index and Tabular List in the selection of proper diagnosis codes.
3. Evaluate medical record documentation and properly assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes utilizing the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR), Chapter Specific Guidelines, and conventions in the ICD-10-CM coding manual.
4. Describe the specific sequencing rule that is followed when multiple diagnoses are documented.
5. Apply diagnostic coding sequencing rules to various coding situations: two or more principal diagnoses, treatment plan not carried out, complications, uncertain diagnoses, and acute and chronic conditions.
6. Explain the rules governing the coding of the sequelae (late effects) of previous diseases and conditions.
7. Evaluate medical record documentation and properly assign ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes from operative reports, ancillary orders, and provider visits.
8. Coordinate and integrate use of the ICD-10-CM coding system in a variety of settings (inpatient, ambulatory, diagnostic, emergency department).

1. Abstracting pertinent information to accurately code health care records for billing purposes.
2. Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (OGCR), Chapter Specific Guidelines, and coding conventions.
3. Principal, first-listed diagnosis, and secondary diagnosis codes.  
4. ICD-10-CM diagnostic coding in a variety of patient settings.
5. Sequencing of ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes.