Features
The Diagnosis Coding for Pathology course is part of the Pathology Curriculum. It is designed to improve users’ ability to accurately and efficiently assign diagnosis codes for pathology services. Users should have a working knowledge of ICD-9-CM diagnosis coding before beginning this course.
The process for identifying reportable diagnoses is discussed in detail, including the portions of the pathology report that must be reviewed and the best order in which to review them. Specific diagnoses and diagnosis coding issues commonly encountered for pathology services are reviewed in detail, including a patient’s clinical history, neoplasms, Pap smears, etc. AAPC CEUs: 2
AHIMA CEUs: 4
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