The challenges presented by the implementation of the ICD10 CM Coding System have been daunting. Learn to accurately use the new code set and work through any challenges already experienced in the implementation! Attend this intensive and highly informative boot camp! A MUST for all home health and hospice providers!

 

Who Should Attend:

Homecare and Hospice Nurses, Therapists, Clinical Supervisors, Administrators, Financial Managers, Quality Improvement Staff, QA Staff and Billing Staff

 

Program Purpose: To enable the learner to correctly apply the ICD-10-CM guidelines and codes to a variety of common home health and hospice diagnoses and conditions within the general body systems.

Learning Objective: 

• 1.  Identify key changes in ICD-10-CM structure.
  2. Describe the definitions and uses of at least three ICD-10-CM Conventions and Guidelines
  3. Describe accurate ICD-10-CM codes for factors influencing health status such as aftercare, status, history and attention.
  4. Identify and select accurate codes and appropriate guidelines related to infectious diseases.
  5. Apply correct sequencing guidelines and accurate ICD-10-CM codes to a sample of benign and malignant neoplasm situations.
  6. Identify appropriate codes for disorders of the blood and blood-forming organs.
  7. Demonstrate the correct code for selected diabetes and other selected nutritional codes.
  8. Select and sequence the correct codes for sample situations in the mental health and nervous system chapters, incorporating any chapter-specific guidelines.
  9. Demonstrate accurate coding for select diseases and disorders involving the circulatory system.
  10. Demonstrate correct application of key pulmonary codes such as pneumonia, COPD, asthma and emphysema.
  11. Apply correct ICD-10-CM codes to selected conditions of the digestive system.
  12. Select and sequence correct codes for a variety of disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue using chapter-specific guidelines.
  13. Identify and apply accurate ICD-10-CM codes for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
  14. Describe applicable coding guidelines and accurate ICD-10-CM codes for select genitourinary disorders and diseases.
  15. Describe changes in coding injuries and other consequences of external causes in ICD-10-CM and demonstrate correct code selection and sequencing for selected case examples of current and sequela of trauma and complicated situations.
  16. Describe the key differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM when coding poisonings, adverse effects and under-dosing.

To gain the most from this class, all attendees must have the current official edition of the ICD-10-CM Coding book.

Register Now! Click here to download the brochure.

  

Accommodation

A block of rooms is being held at the Detroit Metro Airport Marriott for November 10-12, 2015. Reservations can be made by calling (734) 729-7555.  Please mention “A-1 Homecare” when reserving rooms.   Cut-off date to make reservations under the group block is October 27, 2015. Discounted Rate: $139. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle to and from Detroit Metro Aiport and other great amenities.

 

Cancellation/Refund Policy

Cancellations received in writing 10 days prior to the workshop will be subject to a $50 per person administrative fee.             

NO REFUNDS will be issued for cancellations received within 10 days of the workshop.  Refunds will not be made for NO SHOWS.  However, substitutions will be allowed.  Please advise A1HC&S in writing of any cancellation or substitution in advance of the workshop.

 

The sponsor has the right to cancel the workshop with full refund due to low attendance or reasons beyond our control.