Beyond the Incision: Coding Surgical Complications with Confidence
Surgical complications like dehiscence, infections and delayed healing are common in home health—but correctly coding them isn't always straightforward. In this one-hour webinar, we’ll explore the ICD-10 guidelines and conventions for post-surgical complications, walk through real-world coding scenarios and discuss the financial impact of improper coding.
You'll also learn tips and tricks to navigate tricky documentation, improve accuracy, and support compliance and reimbursement. Perfect for coders, clinicians, and QA staff who want to improve documentation and outcomes for post-op patients in the home health setting.
Learning Objectives
- Review ICD-10-CM coding conventions and guidelines related to surgical complications in the home health setting.
- Identify appropriate codes for common post-operative issues such as dehiscence, surgical site infections, hematomas, and delayed healing.
- Evaluate the financial and clinical impact of incorrect or vague coding on reimbursement and outcomes.
- Apply coding principles through practice scenarios to strengthen real-world application and documentation review.
- Implement practical tips and strategies to improve surgical complication coding accuracy across your home health team.
At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees will receive 1.0 Nursing & Administrator CE, and meets criteria for 1.0 HCS-D and HCS-H hour.
*Purchase term consists of 1 month (30 days) of access to the online modules. Access is limited to the purchaser only. Modules may not be recorded, reproduced, or redistributed without the express consent of McBee Associates.
No refunds.
Due to the sensitive nature of the course work, and the intangible nature of the product, McBee is not able to offer refunds on any course materials.