Comprehensive Inpatient Spinal Coding provides an all-inclusive approach to coding ICD-10-PCS procedures. Learn to code these complex inpatient procedures with the unique perspective of nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS coding expert Lynn Kuehn.
Comprehensive Inpatient Spinal Procedure Coding
Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA
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CEUs: 3 3 AHIMA 3 AAPC
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Overview
Codes change yearly! We take seriously our obligation to provide you with accurate and up-to-date instruction. This program is updated for the FY 2026 code set.
Comprehensive Inpatient Spinal Procedure Coding provides an all-inclusive approach to coding ICD-10-PCS procedures. Learn to code these complex inpatient procedures with the unique perspective of nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS coding expert Lynn Kuehn.
ICD-10-PCS: Spinal Procedures for Trauma
Focuses on inpatient procedures used to address traumatic injury including fusions, device types, vertebral fractures, and more!
- Understand and visualize complex three-dimensional procedures
- Apply the guidelines that are appropriate
- Apply the definitions of the approaches to the tools and techniques
- Identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations covered in this course
- Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to spinal procedures
- Analyze operative report documentation to correctly assign all ICD-10-PCS characters
Course features interactive, explanatory images, audio recordings and video animations by industry experts, detailed explanations of the coding process, and check yourself quizzes to ensure material is being mastered. Bonus content includes a quick review of ICD-10-PCS table mechanics.
ICD-10-PCS: Spinal Procedures, Non-traumatic
Focuses on inpatient spinal procedures including sacroiliac fusion, laminoplasty, scoliosis, disc replacement, new technology codes, and more!
- Understand and visualize complex three-dimensional procedures
- Apply the guidelines that are appropriate
- Apply the definitions of the approaches to the tools and techniques
- Identify procedure details that support the assignment of the root operations covered in this course
- Apply the definitions of the devices and qualifiers unique to these procedures
- Analyze operative report documentation to correctly assign all ICD-10-PCS characters
Course features interactive, explanatory images, audio recordings and video animations by industry experts, detailed explanations of the coding process, and check yourself quizzes to ensure material is being mastered. Bonus content includes a quick review of ICD-10-PCS table mechanics.
Practical Coding Experience: Inpatient Spinal Procedures
Provides hands-on coding practice coupled with detailed guidance on correct code assignment.
Using Libman Education’s proprietary Coding Workspace™ format, learners sharpen their coding skills interpreting real-world documentation from procedures varying in complexity from basic to advanced including each of the major types of spinal fusion (anterior, posterior, and posterior to anterior).
How does it work?
- Access the work queue of ten carefully selected procedures that demonstrate key concepts and coding challenges
- Evaluate the documentation and apply UHDDS definitions to assign ICD-10-PCS procedure codes
- “Finalize” your code selection and receive immediate feedback identifying correct codes and any additional codes missed
- Re-review the documentation now annotated to show where the necessary details to support code selection are found
- View LibmanLightbox™ modules that provide additional vital information to enhance the coder’s depth of understanding
- Realistic workplace Coding Quality Measure: 90% performance on final assessment required to earn CEU
Unlimited course access during the 20-week enrollment period.
ICD-10-PCS: Spinal Procedures for Trauma
Procedures include:
- Spinal Anatomy Review
- Approaches to the Spine
- Bone Grafts
- Anterior Column Fusion
- Posterior Fusion
- Fusion
- PLIF
- Microdiscectomy, Laminectomy, Laminotomy
- Decompressive Laminectomy, METrx Dilators
- Custom-made Interbody Fusion Device
- Corpectomy and Fusion
- Vertebral Fracture Procedures
ICD-10-PCS: Spinal Procedures, Non-traumatic
Procedures include:
- Sacroiliac Fusion
- iFuse Bedrock Granite – New Technology
- Pseudarthosis
- Laminoplasty
- Scoliosis
- Iliac Wing Fixation
- Osteotomy
- Posterior Distraction Device – New Technology
- Disc Replacement
- Posterior Vertebral Tether – New Technology
- Posterior Spinal Motion Preservation Device – New Technology
- Interspinous Process Distraction Devices
- Posterior Fusion-Assist (Inter-facet Distraction)
Practical Coding Experience: Inpatient Spinal Procedures
ICD-10-PCS Procedures coded:
- Cervical anterior fusion
- Cervical posterior fusion
- Iliac wing fixation
- Lumbar and lumbosacral posterior fusion
- Posterior lumbar interbody fusion
- Refusion
- Releasing the spinal cord and nerve roots
- Robotic and computer-assisted procedures
- Thoracic and thoracolumbar posterior fusion
Using ten carefully selected, real-world inpatient cases varying in complexity from basic to advanced, the Coding Workspace™ will sharpen your skills and make you truly workforce-ready!
Join course author, Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, for a demonstration of Coding Workspace™. Access the demo here.
The level of effort to complete this course bundle, start to finish, is equivalent to 3 CEUs and should take you approximately 3-9 hours to complete. Remember: You have access to the course materials for the full 20-week enrollment period and we encourage you to re-review any materials that are helpful to you.
Certificates of Completion
Upon successful completion of each course in the bundle, student will be able to download a Libman Education Certificate of Completion. The combined Certificates of Completion for the entire bundle will total 6 CEUs.
AHIMA: 3 CEUs
This program has been approved for continuing education unit(s) (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting of Approved CEUs from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program provider.
AAPC: 3 CEUs
This program has the prior approval of AAPC for continuing education hours. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
- WebinarPlus™ multimedia and interactive online training format promotes engagement with challenging materials while offering independent self-study.
- Downloadable and printable “Course Highlights” saves time! This active learning tool assists with mastery of the course content.
- Teaching methods including audio and video files, diagrams, and animations to accommodate different learning styles. Where appropriate, the Merck Manual Professional Version supplements course materials with in-depth descriptions of diagnoses and/or procedures.
- Knowledge checks and/or final assessment ensure mastery of material.
- Online Flexibility! Materials available via secure Learning Management System (LMS). Work at your own pace — save time and travel costs.
- Earn Libman Education Certificate of Completion and CEUs.
- To receive CEU credit, students must achieve a passing rate on the course assessment(s).
- Course is self-paced. For planning purposes, assume 1-3 hours required for each CEU.
- Unlimited course access during enrollment period. For courses offering greater than one CEU, enrollment period is 16 weeks. For courses offering one or fewer CEUs, enrollment period is 4 weeks. Courses purchased as a bundle or package may have a longer enrollment period.
- Extensions to the enrollment period are available.
- Price listed is per person/per course. Group rates available upon request.
Libman Education’s proprietary Coding Workspace™ uses real-world documentation from carefully selected procedures to sharpen coding skills and make you truly workforce ready!
- Access the work queue of carefully selected procedures that demonstrate key concepts and coding challenges
- Evaluate the documentation and apply UHDDS definitions to assign ICD-10-PCS procedure codes
- “Finalize” your code selection and receive immediate feedback identifying correct codes and any additional codes missed
- Re-review the documentation now annotated to show where the necessary details to support code selection are found
- View LibmanLightbox™ lessons to deepen understanding
Independent self-study designed for the adult learner:
- Online Flexibility! Materials available via secure Learning Management System (LMS). Work at your own pace — save time and travel costs.
- Earn Libman Education Certificate of Completion and CEUs.
- Course is self-paced. For planning purposes, assume 1-3 hours required for each CEU.
- Unlimited course access during enrollment period. For courses offering greater than one CEU, enrollment period is 16 weeks. For courses offering one or fewer CEUs, enrollment period is 4 weeks. Courses purchased as a bundle or package may have a longer enrollment period.
- Extensions to the enrollment period are available.
- Price listed is per person/per course. Group rates available upon request.
Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA
Lynn Kuehn is president of Kuehn Consulting, LLC, and a nationally recognized authority on ICD-10-PCS coding.
Lynn was elected to the AHIMA Board of Directors, served as faculty for the original ICD-10 “Train-the-Trainers” program, and authored or co-authored several of AHIMA’s most popular books including ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach, recognized as the “go-to” resource for learning and mastering ICD-10-PCS.
As a Subject Matter Expert with Libman Education, Lynn’s unique and engaging teaching methods as well as her leadership on the importance of accuracy and efficiency in coding is recognized by clients and students throughout the country.
“Thank you so much for providing the LibmanLightbox™ education. They are always wonderful!” — Nancie DeCourcy, Inpatient Coder, Houston Methodist
“Using the courses along with my college curriculum would have left me feeling much more confident in my understanding of coding and my skill in applying codes to cases. The Libman Lightbox learning modules that are included really enhance the courses by expanding on topics for greater understanding. I think students and colleges that use the courses will see significant improvements in coder accuracy and understanding.” — Andrea Hick, RHIT
“This is the best course I have taken with Libman. The way this was set up with the cases and immediate feedback was fantastic.” — Anonymous
“I want a new and innovative experience for our students and the ‘Coding Workspace’ is something that will help beginning students get the necessary real world experience and also enable them to add this experience to their resumes.” — Tanda Emanuel, MBA, RHIT, CPC, Program Coordinator/Instructor, Health Information Management/Electronic Health Records, Health Sciences Division, Hagerstown Community College
“Highly recommend these coding workspace cases, expertly created by Lynn Kuehn. They contain lots of references and pictures and are very intuitive. If you struggle with OB coding, whether you’re a beginner or experienced, this case learning method is for you! The methods that she teaches will help increase your production as well.” — Lori Drodge, RHIT, CCS, DRG Coordinator
“These cases are well written, thorough and an excellent review of obstetrics coding. I found the cases included to be typical of what is found in coding the obstetrical patients in most busy OB departments in hospitals. Excellent program.” — Lou Ann Schraffenberger, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCSP, CPC, FAHIMA
“The Comprehensive Obstetrics course was excellent. I have learned so much from the OB course. The examples and explanations were very helpful to me.” — Jill D.
“Lynn Kuehn is the best in the country with PCS coding.” — Roberta Walker, Inpatient Coding Educator at Hawaii Pacific Health
“I have known Lynn a long time and I’ve been working with coders and those external auditors who audit coding for over 40 years. Lynn is not only the best at PCS coding but also with the Anatomy and Physiology that are involved to better understand what goes on in complex operations.” — Roberta Walker, Inpatient Coding Educator at Hawaii Pacific Health
“Lynn Kuehn, in my mind, is the Queen of Coding Education. She has the ability to take a difficult, confusing subject and make it very easily understood.” — Charlotte Bumgarner
“Lynn is an inspirational teacher. She ignites a passion for coding within you!” — Kristen T
“Lynn, your explanations are clear, concise and to the point. Recommend it to any and all. It is a confidence booster!” — Leslie C
“I consistently learn from Lynn Kuehn. Thank you!”
“Lynn: I look for everything you have on the internet. You have a wonderful concise way of presenting material that is so easy to understand. All of us learn differently and your slides help us ‘Visual learners.’ keep up the great work. I will be ordering your flash cards! Many thanks.”
“Any of Libman Education’s courses are worth time and cost. Always walk away with a useable, clarity or reinforcement of subject matter.”
“I just wanted to let you know that the articles written by Lynn are a great help. I read them all the time and learn something new each time. Please let her know what a fine job she does.” — Kira G., RHIT, IP Coder III
“Lynn always has a way of getting the information across in a simple, understandable way!” — Janice N.
“Just heard Gail and Lynne’s PCS workshop – fantastic information and terrific speakers!!” — Jacqueline F., RHIT, CCS, DRG Validation Specialist
Required Resource:
- ICD-10-PCS Code Book – 2026 or students may elect to use electronic files
Recommended Resources:
ICD-10-PCS: An Applied Approach (2025 edition) by Lynn Kuehn and Teri Jorwic, published by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). It is available for purchase from AHIMA here.
- Medical dictionary
- Anatomy and physiology reference
- Merck Manual
Learning Aids:
This set of nine 5×7, laminated, double-sided ICD-10-PCS Root Operations Flash Cards, designed by nationally recognized ICD-10 expert Gail I. Smith, MA, RHIA, CCS-P, prepares you to select the appropriate root operation with confidence.
Approach Decision Tree Flash Cards
The ICD-10-PCS Approach Decision Tree, developed by nationally recognized ICD-10-PCS expert, Lynn Kuehn, is a two-sided, laminated flashcard providing both the approach decision tree plus definitions of the seven different approaches in a handy, easy-to-use format.
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