KAHIMA | 2020 Annual Coding Symposium

Date:

September 25, 2020
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET

Overview:

Objectives:

• Present new, revised, and deleted codes for the 2021 update to the ICD-10-CM coding system
• Review PDC changes
• Review changes to the ICD-10-CM coding guidelines for 2021
• In depth review of COVID-19 update guidelines
• Review of telehealth coding and billing guidelines
• Review of updated documentation requirement for billing for IPPS Hospital

Agenda:

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM – ICD-10-CM Coding Updates
New codes, revisions, and deletions
2.0 – Data Structure, Content and Information Governance

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM – Break

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM – PCS Updates
1.5 – Data Structure, Content and Information Governance

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Review of New MS-DRGs
Review of shifts and deletion of MS DRGs
Review of non-OR to OR/non-OR procedures
1.0 – Data Structure, Content and Information Governance

2:15 PM – 2:30 PM – Break

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM – In-depth Review of COVID-19 Update
Review of Telehealth coding and billing for COVID-19
Review of CMS updated guideline for proper documentation needed for additional payment for COVID-19
Coding scenarios
Q&A
2.0 – Data Structure, Content and Information Governance

CEU:

6.5 – Data Structure, Content and Information Governance

Speaker:

Mary D. Gregory, RHIT, CCS, CDIP, CRC,CPC, CPC‐I
Approved AHIMA ICD‐10‐CM‐PCS Trainer

Mary Gregory, Principal of Medical Administrative Solutions, is an ICD‐10‐CM/PCS and Revenue Cycle coding subject matter expert. Over 20 years ago Mary embarked on her coding career with Atrium Health Care (formerly Carolina Medical Center) and has since become a pundit at Inpatient and
Outpatient coding. Her knowledge of IPPS/DRG system engendered a position for her as a trainer at major hospital corporations, such as Community Health Systems (CHS) and Veterans Affairs (VA). Mary is a highly sought‐after trainer who teaches that great coding skills begin with knowing the coding guidelines and becoming skilled in the application of the guidelines ICD‐10‐CM/PCS, CPT and CMS NCCI Edits.

Mary completed her Associates degree in Health Information Management at Central Piedmont Community College. In addition, she has obtained her RHIT, CCS, CDIP, CPC, and CCS‐P. Mary is a Licensed PMCC Instructor and an AHIMA Approved ICD‐10‐CM/PCS Trainer. Students hold her in high regard as an instructor because of her teaching style; she uses her experience and relevant examples to lead engaging discussions and cultivate learning. She is an active member of AHIMA, AAPC and NCHIMA, where she currently serves as President. Mary is a strong proponent for self‐empowerment and believes that life is a lifelong learning journey.