Learning Path & Courses Information:

This Learning Path will review and discuss bronchoscopy techniques and coding in ICD-10-PCS. Anatomy of the upper and lower Respiratory System is discussed followed by a discussion of the coding including common root operations applicable to this procedure. Although the bronchoscopy may be done in the outpatient setting, it is performed quite often as an inpatient procedure as well in patients with pneumonia, respiratory failure, atelectasis, etc. Biopsy, removal of retained secretions, bronchoalveolar lavage, and removal of mucus plugs are discussed and common root operations (extraction, excision, drainage, extirpation) are reviewed. The various body parts of the lung and bronchus are covered, as well as applicable Coding Clinic articles. A review and practice of sample cases completes the course. This learning path provides 1 CEU Certificate toward 1 AHIMA CEU | Duration: 1 hour.

LP Learning Objectives:

• Review the anatomy of the respiratory system, with an emphasis on the lower respiratory track and body parts
  
• Discuss various procedures performed via bronchoscopy and the ICD-10-PCS coding of these procedures
  
• Identify the most common root operations used for bronchoscopic procedures
  
• Practice assigning bronchoscopy codes for a variety of procedures
  

The courses included within this learning path are:

• Bronchoscopy Coding Anatomy
  
• Bronchoscopy Coding Procedures
  
• Bronchoscopy Coding Cases
  

Educators: Ann Zeisset, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P and Teri Jorwic, MPH, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA.