HCGTV: Webinars - Eek! External Cause Codes

This webinar was recorded on October 18th, 2017. The slide deck for this recording is not available. Visit our website for additional education: https://www.thehaugengroup.com/shop/ They aren’t really “E codes” anymore, but admit it, you still call them that. The external cause codes – the V, W, X, Y codes – in ICD-10-CM are very specific. And they can be very hard to find when you’re looking for something in a hurry. Listen to this webinar as we dive into the Chapter 20 codes and their application. We’ll include indexing search tips and tricks to help you speed up your search. Have no fear, Haugen Consulting Group is here to help you with external cause coding! Objectives: Identify which episodes of care should have external cause codes assigned; Determine seventh characters for external cause codes; Recognize common search terms for injuries **The coding information and guidance in this video is valid at the time of publishing. Viewers are encouraged to research subsequent official guidance in the areas associated with the topic as they can change rapidly.