The Art of ICD-9 Coding for Home Health
Diagnostic Coding Workshop for Home
Health Clinicians & Coders
January
16 & 17, 2008
Radisson Hotel
500 Leisure Lane, Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 922-2020
January
28 & 29, 2008
Courtyard Marriott
500 East 1st Street, Long Beach,
CA 90802
(562) 435-8511
HCS-D
Exam Dates: (Registration begins at 8:00am)
Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) certification.
January 19, 2008 (Sacramento) 9:00am – 11:30am
January 30, 2008 (Long Beach) 9:00am – 11:30am
Sign up today for the Basic Course,
the Intermediate/Advanced Course or for both days. Click on the
links below.
Day 1
- Coding Basics - (Sacramento
or Long Beach)
· Translating
Clinical Terminology into ICD-9 Coding Language
· Navigating
the ICD-9-CM
· Learning
the Steps for Accurate Coding
· Understanding
Official Coding Guidelines
· Recognizing
Coding Conventions – Both Official and Publisher Specific
· Discussing
PPS Considerations & How to Score the OASIS ICD-9 Items
· Demystifying
V-Codes & E-Codes
· Sequencing
& Coding Diagnostic Statements
Day 2 - Intermediate/Adv. Coding -
(Sacramento or Long
Beach)
·
Reviewing the Key Sections of the ICD-9 Coding Manual
· Discussing
the Impact of ICD-9 Coding on Medicare’s PPS & Beyond
· Analyzing
ICD-9 Coding Rules
· Recognizing
V Code Cautions & Implications for Their Use
· Learning
Special Considerations for the Use of Therapy Codes
· Updates
for 2008
· Group
Exercises to Promote Learning and Stimulate Discussion While Coding
Wounds, Co-morbidities, Diabetes, Fractures, CVA, & Symptoms
& 2008 Updates
· Includes
Valuable References & Resources Specifically for ICD-9 Coders
Day 1
& 2 - Coding - To sign up for both courses select a location:
(Sacramento or Long
Beach)
HCS-D
Exam (separate
registration required)
Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis (HCS-D) certification
To sign up for the exam, click
here:
Registration for the coding examination
is handled separately. Attendees interested in taking the coding
examination must register with the Board
of Advanced Medical Coding at: (800) 897-4509.
(Bring your current ICD-9 CM code book and a
photo I.D.)
Exam Dates: (Registration
begins at 8:00am)
January 18, 2008 (Sacramento) 9:00am – 11:30am
January 30, 2008 (Long Beach) 9:00am – 11:30am
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