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ICD-10 Codes for the WOCN
Contact Hours Awarded: 1
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Course Overview
Author: Joanna Grayson
BSN, RN
The ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee approved the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society’s (WOCN) application for new International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) diagnosis codes for moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) to be added to the existing version of codes.
The ICD codes are used around the world to identify diseases and health conditions, and in the United States the codes are linked to third party payment for health care services and supplies. Due to the world’s aging population, MASD causes a significant burden on the healthcare system and can lead to irritant contact dermatitis, which causes skin inflammation and potential infection.
The previous ICD-10-CM codes did not cover the clinically relevant and prevalent forms of irritant contact dermatitis, but the new codes as initiated by WOCN specify the sources of irritant contact dermatitis and thus guide nurses and other wound care clinicians in providing optimal care to clients.
Course Outline
- Introduction
- History of ICD Codes
- Moisture-Associated Skin Damage and Irritant Contact Dermatitis
- New ICD-10-CM Codes for Wound Specialty
- Nursing Assessment and Nursing Interventions
- The Future of Wound Specialty
- Conclusion
Accreditation Statement
Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
In this course, we will discuss ICD-10 Codes for the WOCN. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.
Course Outcomes
After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:
- Describe the history of ICD codes and their importance to the healthcare industry.
- Discuss the new ICD-10-CM codes for wound specialty.
- Compare the nursing assessment and nursing interventions for each new ICD-10-CM code for wound specialty.
- Detail the future of the wound specialty as it relates to ICD codes and taxonomy.
Target Audience
- Registered Nurses (RN)
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
- Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)
Requirement for Completion
- Enrollment in the course by the learner
- Read and learn all course materials
- Complete the course evaluation
- Attest and testify learning of the course materials
Accreditations + Approvals
- American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) (P0614)
- California Board of Registered Nursing (CEP 17418)
- Kentucky Board of Nursing (7-0090)
- Louisiana State Board of Nursing (58)
- New York State Department of Education (IC 208)
- New York State Department of Education Child Abuse #80996
- Florida Board of Nursing (50-23983)
Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships
Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.
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Course Expires on: March 20, 2028
Course Offering: #700