RAC-CTA - ICD-10-CM Coding for the Advanced Medicare Specialist - Online + PDF

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

  • Summarize ICD-10-CM coding conventions and general guidelines relevant to the long-term care setting
  • Explain ICD-10-CM chapter-specific coding guidelines relevant to the long-term care setting
  • Assign ICD-10-CM codes accurately
  • Understand documentation required for ICD-10-CM assignment
  • Demonstrate appropriate assignment of admission and principal diagnoses in the medical record
  • Understand the use of ICD-10-CM on claims and how to avoid denials
  • Describe common missteps of ICD-10-CM coding and auditing strategies

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The course was written by Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC.

4.23 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until October 31, 2027.

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  • Contains 4 Component(s), Includes Credits

    One of ten parts of the RAC-CTA certification program. Includes educational content to prepare for the exam (both in online format and a PDF download for reference).

    Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

    • Summarize ICD-10-CM coding conventions and general guidelines relevant to the long-term care setting
    • Explain ICD-10-CM chapter-specific coding guidelines relevant to the long-term care setting
    • Assign ICD-10-CM codes accurately
    • Understand documentation required for ICD-10-CM assignment
    • Demonstrate appropriate assignment of admission and principal diagnoses in the medical record
    • Understand the use of ICD-10-CM on claims and how to avoid denials
    • Describe common missteps of ICD-10-CM coding and auditing strategies

    The course was written by Jennifer LaBay, RN, RAC-MT, RAC-MTA, QCP, CRC.

    4.23 contact hours will be awarded for this continuing nursing education activity. Learners must complete the entire education activity and associated evaluation to receive the contact hours. No partial credit will be awarded. Contact hours will be awarded for this activity until October 31, 2027.

    Product Data Disclaimer
    Failure to complete all required product components before the product expiration date may result in permanent deletion of data pertaining to the product, including but not limited to product progress and exam results. Product expiration dates can be found on your learner dashboard.

    AAPACN’s learning management system is designed to reset progress data when completion requirements are unmet, allowing learners to repurchase/restart educational content.

  • Contains 3 Component(s)

    One exam of certification program

    One of ten exams required to earn certification.


    Product Data Disclaimer
    Failure to complete all required product components before the product expiration date may result in permanent deletion of data pertaining to the product, including but not limited to product progress and exam results. Product expiration dates can be found on your learner dashboard.

    AAPACN’s learning management system is designed to reset progress data when completion requirements are unmet, allowing learners to repurchase/restart educational content.