In the "Coding for Diseases of the Nervous System" course, you will learn how to effectively code and classify diseases and disorders related to the nervous system. The nervous system is a complex network of nerves and cells that transmit signals between different parts of the body. This course will focus on the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) coding guidelines and conventions specific to the nervous system. By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of coding for various nervous system conditions, including cerebrovascular diseases, degenerative diseases, and peripheral nerve disorders.

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Objectives

In completing this chapter, your objectives are to:

1. Understand the chapter-specific official coding guidelines for ICD-10-CM Chapter 6
2. Recognize common diagnoses coded in ICD-10-CM Chapter 6
3. Recognize main terms to start the code search
4. Follow proper look-up sequences to select diagnosis codes