Product Description

Author: Plastic Surgery Education Network

Sponsored by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons® (ASPS®)

Accreditation Statement
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The ASPS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Patient Safety credit: 0.0
Media: Interactive Learning
Release Date: 9/15/2015
Expiration Date: 9/15/2018
Estimated time to complete this course: 60 minutes
Minimum Post-test Score to Claim Credit: 80%

Intended Audience
This educational activity is intended for plastic surgeons and their office staff teams, including office administrators, practice managers, billing companies, and billing/coding specialists who wish to expand their knowledge and competence as they transition to ICD-10-CM and learn to accurately report ICD-10-CM codes.

Educational Overview
Introduction to ICD-10-CM is designed to provide broad familiarity with the ICD-10-CM codebook and the steps necessary to accurately report new codes for plastic surgery. This in-depth and interactive course begins with the basic structure and concepts of the new system and progresses into the specifics of coding the diseases, locations and causes that frequently arise within the specialty. By using “Now You Code It” interactive exercises, downloadable coding challenges and a CME exam, this single module will quickly help coders make a smooth transition to ICD-10-CM. 

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the online course, the participant should be able to:

1. Demonstrate familiarity with ICD-10-CM Codebook
2. Identify the necessary steps to successfully report ICD-10-CM codes
3. Accurately code Plastic Surgery case examples using ICD-10-CM

Disclosures
None of the ASPS/PSEN staff members managing this activity have relevant financial relationships or affiliations to disclose. All identified conflicts of interest have been resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by ASPS for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. The ASPS also requires faculty/authors to disclose when off-label/unapproved uses of a product are discussed in a CME activity or included in related materials.

Note: this course can be purchased with our PlastiCode Reference Guide at a bundled discount (20%). You can find that bundle at http://www1.plasticsurgery.org/shopping/product.aspx?id=19895&catID=3&to=shopasps

Product Code: 19888