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The Art of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health
Beginning Level:
"Learning to Paint by Numbers" |
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A Beginner’s Level Diagnostic Coding Workshop for Home Health Clinicians & Novice Coders
This 6½ hour beginning coding workshop is designed for home health providers with limited knowledge of ICD-9 coding rules and minimal coding experience (or for those coders who’d like a refresher on the basics) and provides: |
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How ICD-9 Codes are Used |
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Learning to Think Like a Coder |
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Selection & Sequencing Primary & Secondary Diagnoses |
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Tour of the ICD-9-CM Coding Manual |
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The Proper Steps for Accurate Coding |
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Recognizing Coding Conventions |
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Overview of General Coding Guidelines |
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Impact of PPS on ICD-9 Coding |
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Intro to V & E Codes, Diabetes, Fractures, Symptoms vs. Disease |
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Coding Diagnostic Statements |
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Translate Clinical Terminology into ICD-9 Coding Language |
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Navigate the ICD-9-CM |
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Follow General Coding Guidelines |
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Utilize Coding Conventions – Both Official and Publisher Specific |
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How to Complete the OASIS ICD-9 Items |
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Demystify V & E Codes |
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Assign Codes for DM, CVA, Fractures, Symptoms |
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Sequence & Code Basic Diagnostic Statements |
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| *Includes relevant guidance from Attachment D in each day's content. |
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| This class is structured to allow novice coders to develop basic coding skills & habits crucial to coding success. These concepts are the critical foundational knowledge needed to begin a successful journey down the path to coding accuracy.Workshop attendees will leave with confidence in their coding ability and be prepared to handle the most common home health coding situations. |
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| Organizations interested in sponsoring “The Art of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health - Beginning Level" Workshop or other OASIS Answers training, CLICK HERE |
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The Art of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health
Intermediate Level:
"Creating a Diagnosis Masterpiece" |
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| This 6 ½ hour intermediate level coding workshop is designed for home health providers with basic knowledge and practical experience with ICD-9 coding and provides: |
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Impact of the PPS Changes on ICD-9 Coding |
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The Continuing Saga of V57 & Other V Codes Used in Home Health |
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Using the General & Chapter-Specific Guidelines to Code & Sequence Common Home Health Scenarios |
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When To (& Not To) Use Late Effects & Complication Codes |
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Cancer Coding & Sequencing |
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Special Consideration for HTN & Diabetes |
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E Codes & the Table of Drugs & Chemicals |
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Wound & Ulcer Coding |
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2009 Coding Changes |
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Apply General & Chapter-Specific Guidelines to Improve Coding Accuracy |
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Identify Approved V Codes, Case Mix Diagnoses & When to Complete MO246 |
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Use the Coding Manual to Increase the Accuracy of V Codes |
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Differentiate Between & Sequence Late Effects & Complications |
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Code Cancer Cases Using Correct Sequencing Technique |
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Avoid Common Mistakes Related to Coding Diabetes & HTN |
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Correctly Use the Table of Drugs & Chemicals & E Codes |
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Sequence & Code Common Home Health Case Scenarios |
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Integrate 2009 Coding Changes into Your Coding Practice |
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This class continues the quest for coding accuracy with a closer look at chapter-specific coding guidelines. Analysis and comparison of common home health scenarios facilitate the integration of these more complex coding concepts.
Coding scenarios are included to encourage application and reinforcement of concepts covered in this workshop.
Workshop participants will leave with confidence in their coding ability and be prepared to handle complex coding problems. |
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| Organizations interested in sponsoring “The Art of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health - Intermediate Level” Workshop or other OASIS Answers training, CLICK HERE |
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The Art of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health
Advanced Level:
"Where Art Meets Science: Advanced Level Strategies and Applications for Home Health Coding Success" |
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6½ hour advanced level coding workshop |
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Introduce intermediate level home health coders to source documents beyond the Official Guidelines for Coding & Reporting that impact home health coding |
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Assist participants in understanding the myriad of guidance from official sources that influence our diagnostic coding selections while maintaining coding accuracy |
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Analysis of how ICD-9 codes impact risk adjustment & reimbursement |
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| *Includes relevant guidance from Attachment D in each day's content. |
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| This class looks at all the other issues related to home health coding beyond just describing your patient with ICD-9 codes. This intensely interactive class includes discussions, exercises & scenarios to facilitate the integration of the multitude of guidance facing home health coders today. |
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| Organizations interested in sponsoring “The Art of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health - Advanced Level” Workshop or other OASIS Answers training, CLICK HERE |
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In addition to our onsite workshops
we offer a variety of 60 & 90 minute teleconferences
on “How to Code” for the following topics: |
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The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series:
Wound & Ulcer Wizardry
The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series:
Coding Surgical Patients & Post-op Care
The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series:
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About V & E Codes but Were Afraid to Ask
The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series:
The Continuing Saga of V57 & Other Issues Related to Therapy Coding
The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series:
What’s New in Coding: Current Updates for Home Health Coders
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The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series
Wound & Ulcer Wizardry
Incorrect wound claims consistently appear in the “Top 10 Diagnosis Denials” issued by Medicare’s Regional Home Health Intermediaries. Coding wounds accurately continues to confound many home health coders reducing their agencies’ risk adjustment, case mix profile & reimbursement.
But a coder who is knowledgeable about wounds & how to navigate the complex issues leading to accurate code selection can not only avoid these pitfalls – they can be one of the most valuable members of your wound care team. Effective treatment equals better patient care which leads to better patient outcomes and less wound-related adverse events & re-hospitalizations.
Knowing common characteristics and associated risk factors for different types of ulcers & wounds will do more than assure correct code assignment. Let us help you discover:
- The different etiologies and co-morbidities associated the wounds that are commonly seen in home health. Knowing the etiology is essential when choosing the proper treatment for wounds.
- How to differentiate between the many types of ulcers and wounds commonly treated by home health agencies. These characteristics are crucial clues that assist you in determining the type of wound or ulcer.
- The correct code or codes that describe these wounds and ulcers that are treated by your agency’s clinicians.
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The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series
Coding Surgical Patients & Post-op Care
The course covers the many considerations for accurate coding of post-op cases commonly seen by home health agencies. The following considerations will be discussed to ensure proficiency when coding these cases. Topics include:
- How to code routine post-op care versus surgical complications
- Which codes should be included to fully identify the reason for the aftercare encounter
- Considerations for coding post-op cancer patients
- Tips which help the coder choose the correct category of surgery codes
- Special restrictions and exclusions related to surgical codes
- How to avoid the most common errors related to coding surgical care
Case scenarios will be coded and discussed to clarify the many issues outlined above and to facilitate integration of this new knowledge. |
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The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About V & E Codes but Were Afraid to Ask
The purpose of this course is to demystify V & E codes as well as illustrate their correct application in many home health cases. The following topics will be addressed to clarify many issues related to these codes including:
· What are V codes?
· What are the primary clinical triggers that indicate the use of V codes?
· How can I find V codes in the Alphabetical Index?
· What are the different types of V codes and how are they used?
· What are E codes?
· Where are they found in the coding manual?
· What are the special coding guidelines that apply to the use of E codes?
· Where can V & E codes be used on the OASIS?
· What are the special V & E code cautions and considerations related to Medicare & the Prospective Payment System?
Exercises and diagnostic statements are included to clarify concepts and allow practice of course concepts. . |
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The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series
The Continuing Saga of V57 & Other Issues Related to Therapy Coding
This presentation is designed to answer many questions related to assigning codes for rehabilitation therapy. Course content will cover a myriad of issues related to coding therapy cases for home health including:
- The correct application of codes from the V57 category
- Restrictions and cautions related to the use of V57 codes
- How to find a list of codes approved by a Regional Home Health Intermediary that supports the involvement of PT, OT & SLP in the home
- The correct application of commonly-used symptom codes related to therapy cases
- Criteria to determine when to use symptom vs. disease codes
- Special considerations when coding CVA and fracture cases
- Keys to successful documentation that supports your coding choices
Discussion of coding scenarios that illustrate key topics provide practical guidance and ensure success when coding therapy cases. |
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The DO’s and DON’Ts of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health Series
What’s New in Coding: Current Updates for Home Health Coders
Depending on the time of year that this course is given, the content will focus on either recent or impending coding changes. Up to date knowledge is critical for all home health coders. This course will cover new, revised and deleted codes as well as new guidance for familiar codes. Special consideration will be given to codes commonly used in home health cases. Other topics include the why, who, how and when related to coding changes. Don’t be caught violating coding guidelines with outdated knowledge. |
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