ICDRAD5: Complications and Drug Effects Course

Focused Learning: Gain in-depth knowledge on coding for central venous catheters, dialysis shunts, gastrostomies, and other related procedures.  

Clarification of Coding Standards: Learn to distinguish between "status," "attention to," and actual complications, a crucial skill for accurate coding.  

Practical Application: Engage with numerous examples and exercises that mirror real-world coding challenges, enhancing your problem-solving skills.  

Comprehensive Study Materials: Utilize a printable study guide containing key learning points to aid in your study and retention of complex coding rules.  

Applying 7th Characters: Understand how to correctly apply 7th characters to complication codes to reflect the encounter type accurately.  

Handling Specific Devices: Become proficient in coding for devices such as gastric bands, non-vascular catheters, and procedures involving discontinued use.  

Documenting Medication Effects: Learn the intricacies of documenting and coding for adverse or intended effects of medications as seen in imaging studies.  

What will I learn from this course? You will learn detailed coding guidelines for handling a variety of complications related to medical care, such as those involving artificial openings, dialysis shunts, and the impacts of medications, enhancing your coding accuracy and compliance.  

How can completing this course benefit my coding career? Completing this course will enhance your ability to handle complex coding situations, particularly those involving complications of medical care, making you a valuable asset in settings that require precise and compliant medical coding.