The Art of ICD-10-CM Coding for Home Health

A Two-Day Diagnostic Coding Workshop

February 12-13, 2015 / Baton Rouge, LA

Presented by Sparkle Sparks with OASIS Answers

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NEW PROGRAM

This workshop is structured to develop basic ICD-10-CM coding skills and foster good habits crucial to coding success. This critical foundational knowledge, along with application through workshop exercises and coding scenarios, will lead to coding accuracy and regulatory compliance. Don’t let your agencies reimbursement suffer due to lack of coding knowledge. Appropriate for all levels of coders.

Be prepared to learn concepts and strategies that will teach you how to beautifully paint the picture of your diagnoses with numbers!

OUTLINE

·Awareness of the Differences Between “Clinical Speak” & the Language of Coding

·Selection & Sequencing Criteria for Primary & Secondary Diagnoses

·Overview & Instruction for Proper Use of the ICD-10-CM Coding Manual

·Recognition & Use of Coding Conventions & Guidelines for Accurate Code Selection

·Emphasis on New Features of ICD-10

·Discussion & Impact of CMS’ PPS& OASIS-C1 on Home Health Coding

·Exploration of the Relationship Between Z Codes, Case Mix Diagnoses & M1025

·Exercises & Scenarios to Reinforce Critical Knowledge for Successful Coding

This highly intactive class is structured to foster competence as well as Confidence when assigning ICD-10-CM codes.  It is CRITICAL that you bring an  ICD-10-CM Coding Manual in order to participate in the various exercises that reinforce the concepts covered in the course. Special emphasis on how to use source documents will assist coders in knowing where to look for guidance when coding in their agencies.

Workshop Location

Embassy Suites

4914 Constitution Avenue

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: 225-921-6566

Workshop Fees

Before February 3, 2015 - Members $425.00, Non-Members $675.00
After February 3, 2015 - Members $475.00, Non-Members $725.00