RAC Focus: Coding & Documentation of UTI
In this course, the fourth in our series of painting the perfect documentation picture through the clinical palette and techniques, there is an assumption of a base knowledge of coding ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes. This session is geared specifically towards coding for inpatient facility services; however, physician office coders will also gain a better understanding of the diagnosis and appropriate code selection for UTIs and related conditions.This course authored by Paula Digby.
Course Objectives:
Understand and appreciate the nuances of documentation that may be seen in a record with UTI as a diagnosis.
- Review anatomy of the urinary tract and filtration process.
- Detail the clinical perspective from presentation through treatment.
- Understand which patients are most at risk and why.
- Review the coding perspective for UTI.
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