Quantim encoder software

Unit 10 Assignment:

Unit outcomes addressed in this Assignment:

· Apply diagnostic and procedure codes according to current guidelines using common classification systems, taxonomies, nomenclatures and terminologies

· Identify the documentation needs that relate to quality coding practices

· Discuss the role of coding with the key features of an electronic health record (EHR) system and clinical document standards.

· Discuss the importance and relevance of Computer-Assisted Coding along with coding problems that may arise.

Course outcome(s) practiced in this unit:
HI253-5: Appraise a health record for deficiencies needed for quality coding (Bloom’s Level 4)

AHIMA’s Professional Coding Approved Program (PCAP) Mapping:

Domain I. Data Content, Structure & Standards (Information Governance)

· Subdomain I.A Classification Systems

· 1. Apply diagnosis/procedure codes according to current guidelines (Bloom's Level 3)

· Classification Systems

· ICD (ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, ICD-10-CM/PCS)

· Taxonomies

· Clinical Care Classification (CCC)

· Nomenclatures

· CPT, DSM, RxNorm

· Terminologies

· LOINC, SNOMED CT

Instructions:

Part 1: Coding Scenario Worksheet (coding practice): Complete the coding scenarios worksheet indicated in Part 1 below by indicating the appropriate codes.

Part 2: Nuance Quantim Physician Query Activity: Please access the AHIMA’s Virtual Laboratories (VLabs) at http://academy.ahima.org/ website. Within the Virtual Lab (My Learning), go to the Virtual Lab applications and open the Nuance Quantim Encoder application and complete the Nuance Quantim #6 Activity on Physician Query activity with a passing score of 100% and appropriately identify the documentation needs that relate to quality coding practices. Answer the provided questions and submit a screen shot of your completed Physician Query activity in the Part 2 section of the Assignment Worksheet.

Part 3: Electronic Health Record and Coding Systems:

A. VistA Simulation: Please access the AHIMA’s Virtual Laboratories (VLabs) at http://academy.ahima.org/ and follow the instructions under Part 3. Once completed, take a screen shot of the completion page and attach to the appropriate Part 3 section of the Assignment Worksheet. Remember to review the VLab instructional sheet in Doc Sharing if you trouble navigating.

B. EHR and Coding Resources Comparison Table: Answer the question indicated and support your answer by providing a table to include where the resource would be located and how best to access.

Part 4: Computer-Assisted Coding: Refer to the information from your Unit 10 Discussion Board and provide your answers/discussion in the Part 4 section of the Assignment Worksheet.

Requirements:

· Your assignment worksheet may contain citations and references, and if used, should utilize APA style, with no more than 10% quoting. Please use paraphrasing, in-text citation, and referencing.

· Correct spelling and grammar should be utilized throughout and if required, the answers provided in complete sentences.

· The word count should reflect the following:

· Part 1 = Short answer 1-6 words; or applicable code.

· Part 2 = Short answer 1-6 words and VLabs screenshot.

· Part 3 = VLab screenshot; short answer 1-6 words and then 75-100 words for the entire table.

· Part 4 = 75-100 words

· Total = about 225-300 words with VLabs screenshot and completed coding worksheet.

ASSIGNMENT WORKSHEET

Part 1: Coding Scenarios Worksheet

Provide the correct code or short answer for the following questions and case scenarios :

1. A patient has a bundle of his recording and intra-atrial pacing done by Dr. Henry on 07/01/YY. When using CPT to code these procedures, the coder should: code each procedure separately

2. Mary Joseph is a patient at a local hospital. She underwent surgery and had severe postoperative complications that included respiratory arrest and acute blood loss. She received critical care services for 85 minutes. CPT codes 99291 and 99292 are reported. Code 99292 is considered a(n) Neonatal intensive care______________________code

3. Wyatt presents to Dr. Franks’ office complaining of swollen neck glands. Dr. Frank does not find any other physical findings but orders laboratory tests. His impression is localized cervical lymphadenopathy.