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Learning Path & Courses Information:
This three-part learning path reviews the diagnosis coding of brain compression, encephalopathy and dementia in ICD-10-CM. Included is an overview of anatomy of the brain as well as the definitions used to describe these diseases and disorders. A comprehensive review of codes includes clinical examples. Applicable Official Coding Guidelines and Coding Clinic articles are also discussed and referenced. This learning path provides 1 approved AAPC CEU and can be used towards 1 AHIMA CEU | Duration: 1 hour.
LP Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the characteristics of nontraumatic and traumatic brain compression and herniation
- Review the anatomy of the brain and the causes of brain compression and herniation
- Examine the codes for traumatic brain injury along with the Glasgow COMA scale
- List the different types of encephalopathy along with appropriate code assignment
- Explore Immune Effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS)
- Define dementia and its levels of severity
- Review Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
- Highlight Official Coding Guidelines and Coding Clinic articles related to Brain compression, Encephalopathy, and Dementia
The courses included within this learning path are:
- CM Brain Compression
- CM Dementia
- CM Encephalopathy
Educator: Karen G. Youmans, MPA, RHIA, CCS