Mar 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
ICD-9 code: 642.93 – Unspecified hypertension complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium, antepartum condition.nnIn order to code this in ICD-10, you would need to know:n
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- Is the hypertension pre-existing, or gestational?
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- Is the hypertension secondary?
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- Are there associated complications from the hypertension, such as edema, or pre-eclampsia, and if so, is the pre-eclampsia mild, moderate, or severe? If severe pre-eclampsia, is there associated HELPP syndrome?
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- What trimester of pregnancy is the patient in?
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- How many weeks gestation?
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nCheck your provider’s current documentation! Does it meet these requirements?nnRelated ICD-10 Code (to the above): Z63.1 – Problems in relationship with in-lawsnnIn preparation for the upcoming deadline for ICD-10 implementation, Welter Healthcare Partners presents weekly ICD-10 Codes of the Week! Our goal is to familiarize you with the new and expanded code set and the additional clinical documentation needed from your providers to comply with ICD-10 coding, and more importantly, for accurate and clean claims submission to keep your revenue stream flowing! We are to help YOU prepare for the October 1, 2014 implementation date. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for all of your training and education needs!
Mar 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
We just received news that our upcoming Seminars and Webinar, titled ICD-10: A Coder’s Perspective, are now approved for 2 AHIMA CEU’s!nnSeminar Title: ICD-10: A Coder’s PerspectivenSeminar Cost: FREEnDon’t miss out on this excellent opportunity!nnSeminar Dates and Locations:nnEnglewood, CO: Swedish Medical CenternSpruce C Conference Roomn501 E Hampden AvenuenEnglewood, CO 80113nnDate: Wednesday April 10, 2013nTime: 2-4pmnnThis class is full and can no longer accept new registrants. Please register for our Thornton, CO class if you wish to attend, or the webinar listed below. Webinar Date and Description:nWebinar Title: ICD-10: A Coder’s PerspectivenWebinar Cost: FREEnDon’t miss out on this excellent opportunity!nWebinar Date: Thursday April 25th from 11am – 1pm Mountain time (1 pm Eastern)nnSeminar/Webinar Description: An informative seminar to give a coder’s viewpoint of the ICD-10 transition and to alleviate fears of what the new code set will mean to coders and billers. We will review guideline changes, new concepts and problematic code sets, along with in-depth discussions of the impact to outpatient coders, tips on how to begin the education and training process, and tips on how to avoid potential pitfalls during the implementation process.nnThis program has the prior approval for 2.0 CEU’s from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).nn2 Convenient ways to register:n
nNote: You will receive confirmation of your registration within 72 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation, please call Jennifer at 303.534.0388.nnStay up to date by checking our News Blog!nn
Feb 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Webinar Title: ICD-10: A Coder’s PerspectivenWebinar Cost: FREEnDon’t miss out on this excellent opportunity!nWebinar Date: Thursday April 25th from 11am – 1pm Mountain time (1 pm Eastern)nnWebinar Description: An informative webinar to give a coder’s viewpoint of the ICD-10 transition and to alleviate fears of what the new code set will mean to coders and billers. We will review guideline changes, new concepts and problematic code sets, along with in-depth discussions of the impact to outpatient coders, tips on how to begin the education and training process, and tips on how to avoid potential pitfalls during the implementation process.nnThis program has the prior approval for 2.0 CEU’s from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).nnSpace is limited! Go-to-Meeting details and powerpoint presentation slides will be emailed to registered participants 2 days prior to Webinar event. Please be sure to provide your email as part of your registration.nnTo register, fill out the form below, or click here to download and fax in your form to 303.534.0393. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.[gravityform id=”6″ name=”ICD-10 Webinar” title=”false” description=”false”]nnNote: Confirmation of registration will be sent within 72 hours. If you do not receive a confirmation, please call Jennifer at 303.534.0388.nnTo receive updates on upcoming seminars, webinars, and training, join our email registration!nn‘Live’ Seminar Dates and Locations: ICD-10: A Coder’s Perspectiven
Swedish Medical CenternSpruce C Conference Roomn501 E Hampden AvenuenEnglewood, CO 80113nnDate: Wednesday April 10, 2013n Time: 2-4pmnnThis class is full and can no longer accept new registrants. Please register for our Thornton, CO class if you wish to attend, or the webinar listed above.
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Feb 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
X36.1 – AvalanchenV86.42xA – Person injured while boarding snowmobile, initial encounternW00.9xxA – Unspecified fall due to ice and snow, initial encounternX31.xxxA – Exposure to excessive natural cold, initial encounternV98.3xxA – Accident on ski lift, initial encounternn nnIn preparation for the upcoming deadline for ICD-10 implementation, Welter Healthcare Partners presents weekly ICD-10 Codes of the Week! Our goal is to familiarize you with the new and expanded code set and the additional clinical documentation needed from your providers to comply with ICD-10 coding, and more importantly, for accurate and clean claims submission to keep your revenue stream flowing! We are to help YOU prepare for the October 1, 2014 implementation date. Please don’t hesitate to contact us for all of your training and education needs!
Feb 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL CODER (CPC) PREPARATION COURSE & CERTIFICATIONnn
Certified coders are in high demand! Advance your career in the medical field and get certified now while maintaining your current schedule!
nThis course will be offered as a combination live and web-based (streaming of the live class) class to offer maximum flexibility for any student. After each live session, a video of the class will be uploaded (in case you miss a class!), while exclusive access to previous material, practice exams, current course material, powerpoint presentations, and more will be provided to each registrant. With limited time left to register, make sure you sign up today!nnThis course is designed to offer the most comprehensive and complete coding information to prepare students for the CPC examination and a career in the medical field. This course will include an brief overview of medical terminology, anatomy, CPT, ICD-9 CM and HCPCS manuals, and coding scenarios for practical application in the work environment.nnUpon completion of this course, participants will be prepared to sit for the nationally accredited American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)/Certified Professional Coder (CPC) coding certification examination.nnThis examination will be offered to class participants at the completion of the course.nnCourse Schedule: CPC Classes begin Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 5:30 PM–8:30 PM, and every other Saturday from 9:00 AM–12:30 PM. The final exam is on June 27, 2013.nnCourse Format: While also offered live, the course is being offered as a web–based as well so as to offer maximum flexibility for any student.nn nnClass size is limited, so register today to guarantee your spot!nnRegistration Deadline: Tuesday, April 16, 2013.nnClick here for more information.nnClick Here for Course Schedule and Registration Form.
