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Activity Steps

Purpose of Activity

To enhance the learner's competence with knowledge of changes in classifications of chronic lower limb wound codes from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM in patients with diabetes.

Learning Objectives

After completing this continuing education activity you will be able to:

  1. Identify the upcoming transition date and coding differences of ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM coding.
  2. Interpret the author's study population, methods, and design.
  3. Summarize the author's study findings comparing ICD-9-CM coding to ICD-10-CM coding.
Price: $24.95

Credits:

  • ANCC 2.5 CH
  • DC - BON 2.5 CH
  • KY-BON 2.5 CH

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
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This activity is also provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 11749. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins is also an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the District of Columbia and Florida #50-1223. Your certificate is valid in all states.





Test Code: ASWC0215
Published: Feb 2015
Expires: 12/31/2026
Required Passing Score: 13/18 (72%)
Authors: Jeanne R. Lowe, PhD, RN; Greg Raugi, MD, PhD; Gayle E. Reiber, PhD, MPH; JoAnne D. Whitney, PhD, RN, CWCN, FAAN
Specialties: Wound