Data Structure, Content and Information Governance (Coding)

This webinar will provide an overview of the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM) that goes into effect for Long-Term Care Facilities (SNFs) on 10/1/2019.

By attending this highly informative and thought-provoking session, participants will gain the practical mindset to recognize the strategies and tactics necessary to begin playing the same “game” and with the same rules being used by the payers, better insuring the survival of their facilities, their jobs, and sometimes even the lives of their patients.

Hot Topics 2019

Aneurysms: Coding beyond the Basics. The 4 C’s: Coding Congenital Cardiac Conditions (and other heart diseases). Guidance from Coding Clinic.

Apply the numerous coding updates and revisions, Identify the deleted codes and determine what to use instead, Recognize potential documentation needs, and Understand code change rationale.

Coronavirus and COVID-19 – What’s Next; The Itchy Flakes of Psoriasis; and Common Emergency Department Procedures: From Head to Toe

We will be covering coding cardiovascular disease and procedures, both inpatient and outpatient.

Coding Roundtable

Interventional Radiology & Vascular Radiology overview, Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) Coding tips, and Going Inside Revenue Integrity

Covering more on the revenue cycle, HCC reporting, excellence in coding, and career ladders

For CDI & Coding Specialists

Join us for Maintaining Balance: Professional Coding of mental health and behavioral Health scenarios, Assessment and Diagnosis of Mental Health: Walking Through the Process, and The Top 5 Mental Health Diagnoses from an Outpatient View

Modifier Madness – A history of modifiers and a discussion on the guidelines for appropriate use of common modifiers, including 25, 57, 59 and the new X modifiers.

Our roundtable will cover issues in inpatient and outpatient obstetrics coding, presented by renowned coding expert, educator, and consultant Jana Mihaljevic.

This webinar will address the differences between COVID-19 and Coronavirus and will provide a comprehensive look at COVID-19 ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.

This webinar will breakdown the new requirements and provide an understanding of the new Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 1135 Waiver where the rules have been “relaxed.”

Electronic health records (EHRs) have reached record adoption levels across the United States.

The heart of chargemaster, also known as charge description master (CDM), is translating the care provided to the patient into a language that payers understand.

This webinar will address the differences between COVID-19 and Coronavirus and will provide a comprehensive look at COVID-19 ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.

This presentation will also provide clinical case scenarios and time for questions and answers. Join this webinar and be equipped to implement the FY2020 code set changes.

In this hour, attendees will gain basic knowledge on the different risk adjustment methodologies and be able to share this knowledge with their health care organization.

Knowledge and preparation are imperative to planning the approaching ICD-11 implementation.

Join this program to focus on coding angioplasty, atherectomy and stenting throughout the lower extremity vascular system

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the economic and social conditions that influence individual and group differences in health status.

By gaining a clear understanding of operative and post-operative complications participants will ensure that patient care is being accurately reported.

Learn about the 2020 CPT code changes

Review of 2020 ICD-10-CM and PCS changes.

Learn more about coding telehealth services.

This presentation will give an overview of the different types of vascular access devices, pertinent anatomy, and documentation requirements and offer tips and tricks for accurate coding in both coding systems.

Discover the top opportunities for improving inpatient coding accuracy on secondary diagnoses. This presentation reveals one health system’s findings from internal audits, and gives strategies for improving coding quality.

This lunch and learn webinar will present case studies for complex spinal procedures and apply coding guidelines and Coding Clinic advice to arrive at the correct ICD-10-PCS codes.

Coding Lunch & Learn Webinar: Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Its Role in Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence

Discover insights on the future of coding and challenges ahead. This presentation will reveal answers to tough questions about the coding profession from industry experts.

Over the past decade, IR coding expert Stacie L. Buck has noted that on average, providers of interventional radiology services have only a 60% coding accuracy rate!

This seminar will provide HIM professionals with an understanding of the ins and outs of billing including bill types 111, 121, and 131.

Are coding denials by insurers such as Humana, Aetna, Blue Cross now taking over your time or the time of your denials management staff?

This timely webinar will provide an overview of the most significant CPT Code changes effective for dates of service on or after January 1, 2020 as well as any notable changes to guidelines or the Appendices.

Get the latest information on the 2019 CPT code updates for interventional radiology procedures including fine needle aspiration biopsies, PICCs and midline catheters, and dilation for endourologic procedures.

This seminar will provide HIM professionals with alternative and non-traditional approaches to developing their career.

This presentation shares insights as to how every physician’s office or outpatient facility can improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their reimbursement process – with coding and billing techniques that will ensure legal and ethical billing and optimize reimbursement.

This seminar will introduce coding professionals to the “World of HCC Coding”. Information will be dispersed regarding the CMS Risk Adjustment Program, including but not limited to guidelines, categories, documentation needs, and a high level explanation of the program.

This presentation is for those interested in learning more about coding this specialty to include mental health disorders, substance abuse, and procedures in behavioral health.

This Coding Roundtable will include a brief review of what we as HIM perceive Sepsis is and how it should coded and what to look for when coding

This online workshop is designed to provide individuals in their FINAL stages of preparing to take the CCS exam

ICD 10 procedure coding, report writing, and more!

From registry standard: PI & registry data to reviewing: AIS coding exercises, and more!

Join us as we discuss some areas in procedural coding where common errors have been identified.

On October 1, 2019 CMS shook up the skilled nursing world when they changed the payment methodology from the Resource Utilization Group, Version IV(RUG-IV) to the Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM). This model places more emphasis on the characteristics of the resident and not the volume of therapy provided.

We no longer can divide healthcare organizations and physicians and payer – we are all entwined. See what you can do about HCCs in your organization.

This webinar will help you: Recognize the 394 changes in CPT for 2020. Understand the rationale behind each change. Apply knowledge learned in day to day practice. Demonstrate the role Clinical Documentation improvement plays in the coding process.

This presentation will explain the purpose of a query and when you should query the provider.

The goal of the “Aging Care Continuum” is to coordinate and facilitate care to meet the patient’s highest independence while allowing the patient to age with dignity and to age in place so much as possible. This presentation focuses on Coding in the SNF/LTC environment.

This presentation engages attendees in an essential conversation regarding nefarious attorney behavior and the misuse of patient-directed record requests.

This presentation will include arterial and venous procedures, specifically arteriovenous anastomosis creation, dialysis circuit interventions, and lower extremity revascularization. We will also cover the new 2017 dialysis circuit intervention codes: 36901-36909. Applications and scenarios for reporting the new codes, as well as reimbursement potentials, from a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services perspective, will be addressed.

This presentation will cover documentation elements needed to establish appropriate severity and DRGs. Applications and scenarios for reporting the new codes, as well as reimbursement potentials, from a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services perspective, will be addressed.

This webinar provides an overview of what Long-Term Post-Acute Care looks like, how patients’ move through the care continuum generally focused on care for aging and elderly patients, and how HIM supports the Aging Care Continuum.

1) Understand HCCs and the importance across all care settings, 2) Understand documentation and coding guidelines as it relates to HCCs 3) Learn suggested steps on developing an HCC program

Briefly summarize the course including how it relates to the business operations and/or the care of residents in the facility.

Objectives: (1) Outline the E&M, Surgery and Radiology CPT changes for 2020. (2) Review guideline changes and other coding instructional updates. (3) Link knowledge about anatomy and surgical procedures to key CPT code changes.

Recognize the 394 changes in CPT for 2020, Understand the rationale behind each change, Apply knowledge learned in day to day practice, and Demonstrate the role Clinical Documentation improvement plays in the coding process.

This presentation will examine the differences between the International Classification of Diseases Eleventh Revision (ICD-11) and previous versions to determine the impact on health information. Members will gain understanding of the history of ICD, the revision process, the creation of the Common Ontology and Content Model, structural changes made to ICD, challenges encountered with interoperability during development and the potential digital abilities of this new generation of ICD.

AHIMA’s Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) coding credential tests candidates on mastery-level coding skills. This session will provide an introduction to the 4 domains that are presented on the CCS Exam.

The inpatient documentation improvement program is working like the Stanley Cup champs, but now sights are set on the next generation. This session will review the skill set needed for OP CDI staff, the opportunities that exist in both the facility and provider records, and the data analytics to measure outcomes needed to set departments up for a CDI win.

This session will take students through the best practices for preparing for the RHIT exam and how to be successful with multiple choice exams. Students will gain an educator’s insight into assessment and learn how to explore the question “What are they really asking?”.

This 2 hour session will review images and CPT coding guidelines associated with simple and complex diagnostic and interventional percutaneous procedures performed in the cardiac catheterization lab and interventional radiology suite. This will be an overview and exposure to the vast number of procedures currently performed at most hospitals and their appropriate documentation and coding.

Caring for patients remotely is not new, but the current Public Health Emergency has changed many of the rules. This session reviews the rules before this pandemic and how payers and providers are coping now. We will detail Medicare’s rules and share tips on determining private payer rules.

This session will explore the types of telehealth currently used across the Veterans Health Administration and its effect on outcomes. Keys to effective coding will be discussed.

This presentation will deliver information from an auditor’s perspective in order to enhance the audience’s understanding of compliant coding. Tips on avoiding documentation traps will also be covered and the audience will be given a sneak preview into 2021 E/M changes.

The focus of the webinar will be ICD-10-CM and PDPM.

Review top ten areas where hospices have errors in coding

Terminology and documentation needed by the Medical Directors & NPP to code effectively

In-depth commentary on selected coding advice and clarifications from AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS for Q3 2019

In-depth commentary on selected coding advice and clarifications from AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS for Q3 2019

The Facility Inpatient Coding Skills Assessment is designed to measure competency in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding of inpatient services.

ICD-10-CM for Pediatrics offers correct coding advice in manageable chunks with interesting and interactive instruction from Gail I. Smith, a nationally recognized industry expert.

Injection and Infusion Coding for Facilities explains I&I coding in a step-by-step process to ensure accurate coding of services provided in Oncology Units, Infusion Units, and Emergency Rooms.

At the conclusion of this webinar, attendees will: Define an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) List the components of an AWV and how it is coded, including split bill scenarios Understand how accurate documentation contributes to accurate data capture and reporting Gain strategies to engage providers and coders in the importance of AWV and how it benefits patients and the overall community

Coding Roundtable – Routine Footcare – Everything you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask

In this session we will discuss the request for recalculation process and the financial ramifications.

Sharpen your “Inpatient Procedural” coding skills with an Advanced ICD-10-PCS Coding Course.

This presentation will provide a high-level overview of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning and practical uses to achieve organizational efficiency as well as financial and quality outcomes.

Join us for this on demand webinar about the CPT code updates. The update will be presented by Jamie Addler RHIT, COC, CPB, CPMA, CPCO.

This webinar is designed to help you understand the changes and be able to apply the changes to your coding world for the 2020 ICD-10-CM/PCS Updates.

Get ready for the changes with NCHIMA.

Advanced Care Planning is a commonly performed service, but one that is often lacking compliant documentation. Learn how to properly capture Advanced Care Planning services and other time based evaluation and management visits.

This presentation highlights changes in coding/reimbursement opportunities and a review of ongoing primary care focused reimbursement methodologies.

The session will cover ICD-10-PCS guidelines related to coding spinal fusions, and will provide an overview of spinal anatomy and required procedure documentation

Are you ready for AMA CPT 2020 update? If not join us for a lunch and learn to learn about the new CPT updates. 2020 will see 394 code changes, including 248 new codes, 71 deleted codes, and 75 revisions.

This presentation will cover angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy, and other percutaneous coronary interventions and give tips on proper CPT code assignment.

This session will highlight the reasons why a data analytics program is needed in every individual department of healthcare.

We will review the documentation and pinpoint required elements that are necessary for proper code assignment. In addition we will review alternative approaches, C-codes, bundled procedures, and add-on codes.

This presentation will cover ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, related AHA Coding Clinic advice, and several case examples.

This presentation will outline and discuss the key differentiating elements between inpatient and outpatient CDI.

Through this presentation the participant will understand provider perspectives in documenting in electronic health records (EHR’s).

Beginning with the conventions and ending with the criteria for reporting additional diagnoses, we will teach this material from the perspective of an auditor, giving you insight to help you avoid critical and costly coding errors.

This session will help attendees bring strategies back to their organization to support the development or evolution of their CDI program.

While providers are responsible for establishing and supporting a diagnosis, CDI and Coding professionals are responsible for ensuring that the health record reflects the patient’s clinical scenario and is coded accurately.

We will discuss the importance of correctly coded data and all of its implications across 4 areas of Healthcare.

This presentation will cover pertinent spinal anatomy, spinal fusion, spinal decompression and vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty procedures.

To discuss groups using severity DRGs to produce public reporting such as Health grades, Physician Compare, US News & World Report

Presentation will include simulated examples from real life charts and discussion of concerns which could trigger audit.

This presentation will describe the acquisition of a large medical group by a large hospital system with the lessons learned surrounding profee coding/billing practices versus hospital outpatient coding/billing practices.

This presentation will cover anatomy/physiology, inpatient Case Study (TAVR, and additional challenging cardiac procedures), outpatient Case Study (CABG using multiple grafts, PTCA, PTA, thrombectomy, etc) to name a few.

Attendees will leave this presentation with an increased understanding of: -Different types of bronchoscopy procedures -Why bronchoscopy procedures are performed for certain conditions -How the various types of bronchoscopy procedures are used and reported

This presentation will cover the uniqueness of documentation and coding interpretation & how claim data impacts revenue streams and patient care & services.

From head injuries to burns, Victoria Weinert, RHIT, CCS, will share her audit and coding expertise.

This is an one hour webinar on PCS Coding for Cardiovascular Procedures.

Questions on coding obstetrical encounters? Kay will provide you with the latest guidance, and scenarios to test your skills.

Apply your ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS skills with this hands-on coding practice of short coding scenarios, and a review of applicable guidelines.

Theresa Rihanek, RHIA, CCS will present an overview of ICD-11.

ICD-10-CM Coding Quality Audit Opportunities webinar will assist you in being familiar with codes the auditors are recommending to assign as additional diagnoses.

ICD-10-PCS Coding Quality Audit Opportunities webinar will assist you in being familiar with codes the auditors are recommending to assign as additional diagnoses.

This presentation defines and reviews the rules of coding injection and infusion services.

Covers Complex GI Coding Topics

The session will cover ICD-10-PCS guidelines related to coding spinal fusions, and will provide an overview of spinal anatomy and required procedure documentation.

1st Quarter 2020 Coding Clinic Update

The importance of coding the symptoms of stroke and disease comorbidities, The importance of NIHSS score and Coma Score, and Diagnosis help for coding site of the stroke.

Classification Overview, ICD-10-CM Guideline Update, New ICD-10-CM Codes, and more

This presentation will address the Medicare payment changes in skilled nursing facilities effective 10/1/19.

The Big Picture, MS-DRG Changes, DRG OR Designation Shifts, CC/MCC Designation Shifts, and more

Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC)

Coastal Region Virtual Coding Roundtable

This webinar will give you the tools needed to correctly assign CPT codes and to understand the OPPS rules impacting reimbursement.

Virtual Vendor Showcase, The Value of a Complete Quality Auditing Program, and Coding Roundtable

Four Part Webinar Series

This webinar will provide an overview of what information governance is and why it’s important to healthcare organizations.

This webinar will address how information management concepts should be expanded across all business units to drive strong, consistent, measurable practices.

Only with trustworthy data can healthcare organizations have trustworthy information.

Information Governance offers several career-enhancing opportunities.

An introduction to LTAC coding and an overview of how LTAC coding differs from inpatient acute care coding.

Discuss the ins and outs of managing a remote staff. How do we monitor? How do we educate? What is staff satisfaction? What are the pitfalls?

Discuss the CPT codes and the coding rules regarding Infusion and Injection coding for hospital services. Review what modifiers are required and when they would be necessary.

CDI Across the Continuum – Moving to a Patient Centered Solution

Through discussion of the current clinical issues, case examples with their coded data, and review of opportunities to query, our expert nurse and HIM professional will guide you through antimicrobial resistance through the lens of clinical documentation integrity and coding.

This session will discuss how recent compliance changes will impact how we code, document, bill, and deliver care in 2021.

Discusses the analytical basis for developing a Population Health based solution to moderating healthcare costs and optimizing outcomes for a given population or sub-population.

At the same time as the growing recognition of social risk factors, health care systems are increasingly moving towards higher levels of provider accountability for the quality, outcomes and cost of care.

This webinar will present Coding Spinal Fusions (ICD-10-PCS) by Bridgette Stephens Miller from IdeaCentre HIM Solutions.

The health care industry is currently undergoing monumental changes in the U.S. Transition from utilization-based to outcomes-based payment structures has resulted in declining net revenue for many healthcare organizations.