Feb 19, 2014 | Uncategorized
nThe compliance date for ICD-10 implementation stands firm at October 1, 2014. ICD-10 will bring monumental changes to all physician practices and hospitals, and they face a significant financial impact; including claims denials, cash flow issues, and decreased productivity, if not adequately prepared for the ICD-10 transition.nn[toggle title_open=”Overview of FREE ICD-10 Seminar and Coffee Klatch Webinar” title_closed=”Overview of FREE ICD-10 Seminar and Coffee Klatch” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]nn Welter Healthcare Partners is hosting a “Coffee Klatch” on February 27th, 2014. The session will take place from 1–3 PM, Mountain Time. This FREE “Coffee Klatch” is an excellent starting point for physician and hospital coders, and will provide an overview of ICD-10 including:n
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- Discuss ICD-10 –CM-PCS Resources & References (15 mins)
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- Discuss ICD-10-CM Coding Conventions (15 mins)
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- Introduce ICD-10-CM Chapter Guidelines (30 mins)
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- Discuss ICD-10-PCS Guidelines and Code Structure (15 mins)
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- Introduce the 31 root operations in the Medical & Surgical Section of ICD-10-PCS (15 mins)
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- Discuss Coder Academy Information (15 mins)
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nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED, AS THIS EVENT HAS PASSED.nnNote: Webinar details will be emailed to participants 72 hours before the event.nn[hr]nn
The team at Welter Healthcare Partners has been hard at work, prepping for some exciting and insightful events! Check out some of our upcoming ICD-10 Training opportunities below.n
nRegistration deadline for March Academy is March 4th.nnnThis interactive and hands-on ICD-10 training is designed to prepare coders for the AAPC and AHIMA ICD-10 proficiency examinations. Participants will gain the tools they need to appropriately select ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. These training sessions will be coder centric, and the content will be designed for those staff who will be responsible for applying (or verifying) these codes to documentation. Throughout the academy, participants will be given an assortment of scenarios to code to obtain the proficiency they need for coding in ICD-10.nn[toggle title_open=”Overview of ICD-10 Coder Academy” title_closed=”Overview of ICD-10 Coder Academy” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”](lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided each day)n
[twocol_one]ICD-10-CM (Day 1)nAHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will educate coding staff regarding ICD-10-CM with a focus on:n
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- Convention changes and additions
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- Concept changes and additions
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- Chapter specific guideline changes and additions
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- Live coding workshop
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n**This training has the approval of 8.0 CEU’s from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (AAPC members can submit these CEU’s to AAPC for credit)nn[/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]ICD-10-PCS (Days 2 and 3)nn
nAHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will educate coding staff regarding ICD-10-PCS with a focus on:n
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- The structure of ICD-10-PCS text and codes
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- The definition and application of each root operation
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- The method by which an ICD-10-PCS code is selected
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- Live coding workshops
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CHIEF ICD-10 Implementation Plan: 5 Steps to Success!( for Physicians and Outpatient Coding)
nAs your CHIEF trainer for ICD-10, we will guide your practice and providers through the implementation process to help ensure your practice is ready on October 1, 2014! Our AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will utilize the CHIEF ICD-10 Implementation Plan, and work closely with your providers, coders, billers, and other staff through each step of the implementation and training process.nn
Step 1: Collect data for your top 25 diagnosis codes (50 for Orthopedics!) and review your providers’ (physicians and mid-levels) current documentation to assess ICD-10 readiness. This step will also include forward-mapping of your top diagnosis codes with ICD-10 cheat-sheets for the providers and staff.
Step 2: Highlight areas of needed training for your coding and billing staff. We will utilize your top diagnosis codes data and documentation reviews performed in step 1, and provide a 4 hour intensive, hands-on training and workshop for your coders and billers. We will also formulate a strategic plan for your coders and billers to continue the review and education process with the providers until the implementation date. CEU’s for your certified coders are given for this training!
Step 3: Implement intensive provider training:nnProvider Training #1: A specialty-specific general overview of ICD-10 for all providers (2 hour group training).nnProvider Training #2: One-on-one education with each of the providers (1 hour per provider) to assess their ICD-10 readiness using results from the documentation reviews performed in step 1, and practical tips on how to improve documentation going forward. We recommend that your coding and/or billing staff participate in these one-on-one trainings so they are comfortable continuing the review and education process with the providers until the implementation date.
Step 4: Evaluate EHR, PM, and Clearinghouse readiness. On your behalf we will prepare a “System(s) Readiness Guide” and query vendors on their readiness and routinely provide materials and updates on vendor status to help ensure your revenue stream will not be affected by this transition. We will also provide your staff with a plan to follow up on targeted vendor deadlines.
Step 5: Follow-up provider ICD-10 documentation reviews and additional provider training. Final consultation with your staff on system and vendor readiness.
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Feb 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
T68.XXXA — HypothermiannX31.XXXA — Exposure to excessive natural cold, initial encounternnY93.24 — Activity, cross country skiingnnIn 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 10, 2014 | Uncategorized
The team at Welter Healthcare Partners has been hard at work, prepping for some exciting and insightful events! Check out some of our upcoming ICD-10 Training opportunities below.n
nRegistration deadline for March Academy is March 4th.nnnThis interactive and hands-on ICD-10 training is designed to prepare coders for the AAPC and AHIMA ICD-10 proficiency examinations. Participants will gain the tools they need to appropriately select ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. These training sessions will be coder centric, and the content will be designed for those staff who will be responsible for applying (or verifying) these codes to documentation. Throughout the academy, participants will be given an assortment of scenarios to code to obtain the proficiency they need for coding in ICD-10.nn[toggle title_open=”Overview of ICD-10 Coder Academy” title_closed=”Overview of ICD-10 Coder Academy” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”](lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided each day)n
[twocol_one]ICD-10-CM (Day 1)nAHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will educate coding staff regarding ICD-10-CM with a focus on:n
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- Convention changes and additions
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- Concept changes and additions
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- Chapter specific guideline changes and additions
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- Live coding workshop
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n**This training has the approval of 8.0 CEU’s from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (AAPC members can submit these CEU’s to AAPC for credit)nn[/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]ICD-10-PCS (Days 2 and 3)nn
nAHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will educate coding staff regarding ICD-10-PCS with a focus on:n
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- The structure of ICD-10-PCS text and codes
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- The definition and application of each root operation
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- The method by which an ICD-10-PCS code is selected
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- Live coding workshops
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nThe compliance date for ICD-10 implementation stands firm at October 1, 2014. ICD-10 will bring monumental changes to all physician practices and hospitals, and they face a significant financial impact; including claims denials, cash flow issues, and decreased productivity, if not adequately prepared for the ICD-10 transition.nnWe are offering 2.0 CEUs for this session, so make sure to register early!nn[toggle title_open=”Overview of FREE ICD-10 Seminar and Coffee Klatch” title_closed=”Overview of FREE ICD-10 Seminar and Coffee Klatch” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]nn Welter Healthcare Partners is hosting two “Coffee Klatches” on February 11th, 2014. The morning session will take place from 8–10 AM and the afternoon from 2–4 PM. This FREE “Coffee Klatch” is an excellent starting point for physician and hospital coders, and will provide an overview of ICD-10 including:n
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- Discuss ICD-10 –CM-PCS Resources & References (15 mins)
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- Discuss ICD-10-CM Coding Conventions (15 mins)
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- Introduce ICD-10-CM Chapter Guidelines (30 mins)
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- Discuss ICD-10-PCS Guidelines and Code Structure (15 mins)
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- Introduce the 31 root operations in the Medical & Surgical Section of ICD-10-PCS (15 mins)
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- Discuss Coder Academy Information (15 mins)
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- Q&A (15 mins)[/toggle]
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Click Here To Learn More
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CHIEF ICD-10 Implementation Plan: 5 Steps to Success!( for Physicians and Outpatient Coding)
nAs your CHIEF trainer for ICD-10, we will guide your practice and providers through the implementation process to help ensure your practice is ready on October 1, 2014! Our AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will utilize the CHIEF ICD-10 Implementation Plan, and work closely with your providers, coders, billers, and other staff through each step of the implementation and training process.nn
Step 1: Collect data for your top 25 diagnosis codes (50 for Orthopedics!) and review your providers’ (physicians and mid-levels) current documentation to assess ICD-10 readiness. This step will also include forward-mapping of your top diagnosis codes with ICD-10 cheat-sheets for the providers and staff.
Step 2: Highlight areas of needed training for your coding and billing staff. We will utilize your top diagnosis codes data and documentation reviews performed in step 1, and provide a 4 hour intensive, hands-on training and workshop for your coders and billers. We will also formulate a strategic plan for your coders and billers to continue the review and education process with the providers until the implementation date. CEU’s for your certified coders are given for this training!
Step 3: Implement intensive provider training:nnProvider Training #1: A specialty-specific general overview of ICD-10 for all providers (2 hour group training).nnProvider Training #2: One-on-one education with each of the providers (1 hour per provider) to assess their ICD-10 readiness using results from the documentation reviews performed in step 1, and practical tips on how to improve documentation going forward. We recommend that your coding and/or billing staff participate in these one-on-one trainings so they are comfortable continuing the review and education process with the providers until the implementation date.
Step 4: Evaluate EHR, PM, and Clearinghouse readiness. On your behalf we will prepare a “System(s) Readiness Guide” and query vendors on their readiness and routinely provide materials and updates on vendor status to help ensure your revenue stream will not be affected by this transition. We will also provide your staff with a plan to follow up on targeted vendor deadlines.
Step 5: Follow-up provider ICD-10 documentation reviews and additional provider training. Final consultation with your staff on system and vendor readiness.
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Click Here To Learn More
Jan 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
With the go-live date rapidly approaching, hospitals and health systems need to make ICD-10 a priority if they want to avoid costly surprises and setbacks.
nThis article appears in the December issue of HealthLeaders magazine.nnDespite the continued objections of some healthcare industry groups, all indications are that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services intends to hold steady with its Oct. 1, 2014, ICD-10 implementation date. With less than a year to go, savvy provider organizations are planning and budgeting for every stage of the conversion process in order to diminish the economic impact wherever possible and to prepare for the expenses they will inevitably incur.nnKaren Testman, chief financial officer at MemorialCare Health System, a Long Beach, Calif.–based six-hospital institution with fiscal year 2012 revenues of $1.8 billion, says her organization is budgeting for five areas related to ICD-10 implementation: computer-assisted coding, comprehensive clinical documentation improvement, HIM training, the systemwide IT component, and training and education.nn”We’ve already had a clinical documentation improvement program in place, but this is really about spending the time and effort and money to build out our Epic electronic medical system and design templates to help physicians document correctly and completely in the system,” she says. “By February, we will be coding everything in ICD-10, and we will be mapping back to ICD-9 to get our bills out.”nnAll told, Testman says MemorialCare expects to spend $24 million to implement ICD-10 in its hospital business and $8 million on the physician side of the organization. Additionally, the system anticipates that ICD-10 will add $800,000 to $850,000 to its annual budget on an ongoing basis.nn”It’s a huge amount of money, and the majority of the cost is operating expenses that can’t be capitalized. You can’t capitalize training,” she says.nnAlthough she believes the system’s early adoption plans will help it mitigate much of the lost staff productivity that many providers are expecting when ICD-10 goes live, she says there will be other staff-related costs.n
Preparing for long-term costs
n”There will be some long-term costs that will never go away. We’ll be adding four coder FTEs on the hospital side, and that will be a permanent cost,” she says, noting she does not expect to add coders on the physician side.n
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE.
nSource: www.healthleadersmedia.com; Rene Letourneau December 26, 2013.
Jan 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
J09.X1 — Avian Influenza with pneumoniannJ09.X1 — Swine influenza with other respiratory manifestationsnnJ09.X3 — Influenza A with gastrointestinal manifestationsnnIn 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!
Jan 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
S83.511A — Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounternnY93.61 — Activity, American tackle footballnnY92.321 — Football field as the place of occurrence of the external causennIn 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!
Jan 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
The compliance date for ICD-10 implementation stands firm at October 1, 2014. ICD-10 will bring monumental changes to all physician practices and hospitals, and they face a significant financial impact; including claims denials, cash flow issues, and decreased productivity, if not adequately prepared for the ICD-10 transition.nn Welter Healthcare Partners is hosting two “Coffee Klatches” on February 11th, 2014. The morning session will take place from 8–10 AM and the afternoon from 2–4 PM. This FREE “Coffee Klatch” is an excellent starting point for physician and hospital coders, and will provide an overview of ICD-10 including:n
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- Discuss ICD-10 –CM-PCS Resources & References (15 mins)
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- Discuss ICD-10-CM Coding Conventions (15 mins)
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- Introduce ICD-10-CM Chapter Guidelines (30 mins)
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- Discuss ICD-10-PCS Guidelines and Code Structure (15 mins)
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- Introduce the 31 root operations in the Medical & Surgical Section of ICD-10-PCS (15 mins)
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- Discuss Coder Academy Information (15 mins)
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- Q&A (15 mins)
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Location:
nSpine Education and Research Instituten9005 Grant Street, Suite 100nThornton, CO 80229nnWe are offering 2.0 CEUs for this session, so make sure to register early! Fill out the form below to register for this Coffee Klatch today!nnREGISTRATION IS CLOSED, AS THIS EVENT HAS PASSED.
Dec 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s been a wonderful year for Welter Healthcare Partners, but we couldn’t have done it without you, our loyal readers, clients, and friends. As we enter into the Christmas season once again, everyone from Welter Healthcare Partners would like to extend warm wishes to you and yours. Please make the most of the holiday, and we look forward to enjoying working with you all in 2014!nnWarmest wishes,n — Welter Healthcare Partners
Dec 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
This interactive and hands-on ICD-10 training is designed to prepare coders for the AAPC and AHIMA ICD-10 proficiency examinations. Participants will gain the tools they need to appropriately select ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. These training sessions will be coder centric, and the content will be designed for those staff who will be responsible for applying (or verifying) these codes to documentation. Throughout the academy, participants will be given an assortment of scenarios to code to obtain the proficiency they need for coding in ICD-10. Participants only needing ICD-10-CM training (physician and outpatient coding) should register for the first day of the academy only (Day 1). Participants needing ICD-10-PCS training (hospital/inpatient coding) will need to register for the entire 3-day academy.n
Overview of ICD-10 Academy Agenda:
n(lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided each day) ICD-10-CM (Day 1) AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will educate coding staff regarding ICD-10-CM with a focus on:n
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- Convention changes and additions
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- Concept changes and additions
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- Chapter specific guideline changes and additions
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- Live coding workshop
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n**This training has the approval of 8.0 CEU’s from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (AAPC members can submit these CEU’s to AAPC for credit) ICD-10-PCS (Days 2 and 3) AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will educate coding staff regarding ICD-10-PCS with a focus on:n
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- The structure of ICD-10-PCS text and codes
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- The definition and application of each root operation
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- The method by which an ICD-10-PCS code is selected
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- Live coding workshops
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n **This training has the approval of 16.0 CEU’s from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (AAPC members can submit these CEU’s to AAPC for credit)n
Click here for detailed training agenda
n[vc_toggle title=”Required Academy Materials:” size=”sm” el_id=””]nnAHIMA ICD-10-CM Coder Training Manual and/or AHIMA ICD-10-PCS Coder Training Manual – Upon registration participants Training Manuals (CM only, or CM/PCS for 3 day training) will be ordered on their behalf – cost is $75.00 per training manual (discounted from $100.00 per manual) and will be added to the registration fee. Contexo ICD-10-CM (Draft) and/or ICD-10-PCS (Draft) – Upon registration participants coding manuals (CM only, or CM/PCS for 3 day training) will be ordered on their behalf – cost is $90.00 per ICD-10 book and will be added to the registration fee. ($180.00 for both CM and PCS books for the 3 day training) (Discounted from $110.00 per book) **Book Pick-Up: In order for pre-requisites to be completed prior to the actual course date, participants will be required to pick up their books from 8am – 5pm, at Welter Healthcare Partners headquarters at 6870 W. 52nd Avenue, Suite 102, Arvada, CO 80002 on:n
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- Friday, February 28, 2014 – for the March Coder Academy
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- Friday, May 30, 2014 – for the June Coder Academy
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nIf you need to make alternative arrangements to pick up your books, please contact Jennifer at 303.534.0388.[/vc_toggle]nn[vc_toggle title=”Academy Pre-Requisites:” size=”sm” el_id=””]nnICD-10-CM Only (day 1): ICD-10-CM Coder Training Manual: Pages 2-82; Reading and accompanying section review questions. ICD-10-CM-PCS (3 day academy): ICD-10-CM Coder Training Manual: Pages 2-82; Reading and accompanying section review questions and ICD-10-PCS Coder Training Manual: Pages 2-83; Reading and accompanying section review questions[/vc_toggle]nn[vc_toggle title=”Academy Dates and Locations:” size=”sm” el_id=””]nnThornton, CO — REGISTRATION CLOSED February 19-21, 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm Spine Education & Research Institute 9005 Grant Street, Suite 100 Thornton, CO 80229[/threecol_one] [threecol_one]Englewood, CO March 12-14, 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm (On 3/13/14 training will be held from 9:00am – 6:00pm) Swedish Medical Center – Pine B & C Conference Room 501 E. Hampden Avenue Englewood, CO 80113[/threecol_one] [threecol_one_last]Thornton, CO June 11-13, 2014 8:00am – 5:00pm Spine Education & Research Institute 9005 Grant Street, Suite 100 Thornton, CO 80229[/vc_toggle]n
Academy Registration Fee:
nICD-10-CM Only (Day 1) – $275.00 per participant (plus $165.00 for the training manual and the ICD-10-CM book) ICD-10-CM-PCS (3 Day Academy) – $800.00 per participant (plus $330.00 for the training manuals and the ICD-10-CM/PCS Books)n
Registration Discounts:
nPractices registering 3+ participants will receive $50.00 off each registration.n
Seating is limited, register now to guarantee your spot today!
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Click here for registration form
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Course Instructors:
nToni Woods, CPC and Whitney Horton, CPC, CCC Ms. Woods and Ms. Horton are AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainers. They are educators and trainers in the areas of ICD-10, physician documentation, Medicare coding and documentation guidelines, ambulatory medicine coding, hospital, and other facility coding and documentation. They work with physician practices of all specialties and are experts in analyzing chart documentation and in reengineering practices to enhance their reimbursement systems and processes, and overall increase revenue and profitability. Their goal is to empower physicians and health care professionals and staff to understand the language of the coding and billing world, and to give them the tools they need for successful reporting and reimbursement of their services. Ms. Woods and Ms. Horton are enthusiastic about the future of ICD-10 and are on the forefront of providing ICD-10-CM/PCS education and implementation processes.
Dec 7, 2013 | Uncategorized
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Stop It! Work smarter not harder!
nDoes your billing department understand when it is appropriate to unbundle diagnostic and interventional procedures to maximize reimbursement?nnDoes your practice ensure correct coding and documentation for complex wound repairs?nnDo your providers appropriately document medical necessity of vein stripping procedures?nnAMRS Does! We KNOW the new rules, the regulations and the hoops to jump through to get you paid more!n
Billing and A/R Management Services – General Surgery Expertise!
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Coding Services – Maximize Revenue on the Services You Provide!
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nWe provide complete coding services including CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS assignment, surgical coding, coding and documentation audits, and provider training. We also provide ICD-10 Training for Physicians and Staff! Our coders are certified through AAPC and AHIMA.n
After a FREE assessment*, there is no obligation — we will tell you if we can help you!
nWe have been doing this for years; we know where to look and the questions to ask.nnAllow us to quickly, professionally, and confidentially assess your practices’ revenue cycle. If we can help you we will let you know how, and why. If we can’t help, we will be straight up and tell you. You have nothing to lose and possibly a lot more reimbursement to gain! *Limited time offer through April 30, 2014.nnContact us today—ask for Jennifer Heuer! phone | email
Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
T33.831A — Superficial frostbite of right toe(s), initial encounternnX31.XXXA — Exposure to excessive natural cold, initial encounternnY93.H1 — Activity, digging, shoveling and rakingnnY92.014 — Private driveway to single-family (private) house as the place of occurrence of the external cause
Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
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Stop It! Work smarter not harder!
nDoes your billing department understand how to code and bill for internal and external fixation devices?nnDoes your billing department understand how to code and bill E&Ms in conjunction with surgical procedures?nnIs your billing department capturing all procedures performed in the same operative session?nnAMRS Does! We KNOW the new rules, the regulations and the hoops to jump through to get you paid more!n
Billing and A/R Management Services – Orthopedic Expertise!
nTotal Joint Reconstruction/Replacement, Hand Surgery, Shoulder/Elbow Surgery, Foot/Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma, Pediatric Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Oncology and more!n
Coding Services – Maximize Revenue on the Services You Provide!
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- Correct coding and billing for intermediate and complex wound repairs? – AMRS has the expertise!
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- Coding/billing for procedures performed in the post-operative period? – Don’t leave money on the table!
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nWe provide complete coding services including CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS assignment, surgical coding, coding and documentation audits, and provider training. We also provide ICD-10 Training for Physicians and Staff! Our coders are certified through AAPC and AHIMA.n
After a FREE assessment*, there is no obligation — we will tell you if we can help you!
nWe have been doing this for years; we know where to look and the questions to ask.nnAllow us to quickly, professionally, and confidentially assess your practices’ revenue cycle. If we can help you we will let you know how, and why. If we can’t help, we will be straight up and tell you. You have nothing to lose and possibly a lot more reimbursement to gain! *Limited time offer through April 30, 2014.nnContact us today—ask for Jennifer Heuer! phone | email
Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
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Stop It! Work smarter not harder!
nDoes your billing department understand how to code and bill for pre/post/delivery when multiple physicians provide different services related to the global obstetrical package?nnDoes your billing department understand how to appropriately code and bill TLH vs. LAVH?nnIs your billing department capturing all services unrelated to OB care during the global obstetrical package?nnAMRS Does! We KNOW the new rules, the regulations and the hoops to jump through to get you paid more!n
Billing and A/R Management Services – A Decade of OB/GYN Expertise!
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Coding Services – Maximize Revenue on the Services You Provide!
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- Correct coding and billing for services unrelated to OB care during the global obstetrical package? – AMRS has the expertise to maximize your revenue!
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- Coding/billing for procedures performed in the post-operative period? – Don’t leave money on the table!
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nWe provide complete coding services including CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS assignment, surgical coding, coding and documentation audits, and provider training. We also provide ICD-10 Training for Physicians and Staff! Our coders are certified through AAPC and AHIMA.n
After a FREE assessment*, there is no obligation — we will tell you if we can help you!
nWe have been doing this for years; we know where to look and the questions to ask.nnAllow us to quickly, professionally, and confidentially assess your practices’ revenue cycle. If we can help you we will let you know how, and why. If we can’t help, we will be straight up and tell you. You have nothing to lose and possibly a lot more reimbursement to gain! *Limited time offer through April 30, 2014.nnContact us today—ask for Jennifer Heuer! phone | email
Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
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Stop It! Work smarter not harder!
nDoes your billing department understand the intricacies of coding complex brain surgeries like intradural vs. extradural procedures?nnDoes your billing department know how to code complex stereotactic radiosurgery involving multiple lesions?nnDoes your billing department understand the difference between segmental vs. non-segmental spine procedures and how to code them appropriately?nnAre you capturing all additional levels for your spinal procedures?nnAMRS Does! We KNOW the new rules, the regulations and the hoops to jump through to get you paid more!n
Billing and A/R Management Services – A Decade of Neurosurgery Expertise!
nSpine Surgery, Stereotactic Radio Surgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Neuro-Oncology, Pediatric Neurosurgery and more!n
Coding Services – Maximize Revenue on the Services You Provide!
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- Correct coding and billing for spine fusions and deformity corrections such as scoliosis? – AMRS has the expertise!
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- Neuroendovascular coding for catheterizations and diagnostic angiograms? – Knowing when to unbundle services!
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- Correct coding and billing for laminectomy procedures (initial vs. revision vs. redo)? –AMRS has the expertise!
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- Reporting additional services separate from craniectomy and craniotomy? – Maximize your revenue!
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- Coding/billing for procedures performed in the post-operative period? – Don’t leave money on the table!
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nWe provide complete coding services including CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS assignment, surgical coding, coding and documentation audits, and provider training. We also provide ICD-10 Training for Physicians and Staff! Our coders are certified through AAPC and AHIMA.n
After a FREE assessment*, there is no obligation — we will tell you if we can help you!
nWe have been doing this for years; we know where to look and the questions to ask.nnAllow us to quickly, professionally, and confidentially assess your practices’ revenue cycle. If we can help you we will let you know how, and why. If we can’t help, we will be straight up and tell you. You have nothing to lose and possibly a lot more reimbursement to gain! *Limited time offer through April 30, 2014.nnContact us today—ask for Jennifer Heuer! phone | email
Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
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nDoes your billing department understand when it is appropriate to unbundle diagnostic and interventional procedures to maximize reimbursement?nnDoes your practice verify medical necessity for allergy testing prior to billing to ensure timely payment? nnDoes your practice know how to preauthorize and get paid for investigational procedures?nnAMRS Does! We KNOW the new rules, the regulations and the hoops to jump through to get you paid more!n
Billing and A/R Management Services – ENT Expertise!
nHead and Neck, Otolaryngology, Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology, Allergy and more!n
Coding Services – Maximize Revenue on the Services You Provide!
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- Correct coding and billing for procedures using radiofrequency surgical techniques? – AMRS has the expertise!
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- Multiple procedures on the same day? – Knowing when to unbundle services!
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- Reporting Evaluation and Management codes in conjunction with office procedures? –Understand the guidelines!
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- Coding/billing for procedures performed in the post-operative period? – Don’t leave money on the table!
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nWe provide complete coding services including CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS assignment, surgical coding, coding and documentation audits, and provider training. We also provide ICD-10 Training for Physicians and Staff! Our coders are certified through AAPC and AHIMA.n
After a FREE assessment*, there is no obligation — we will tell you if we can help you!
nWe have been doing this for years; we know where to look and the questions to ask.nnAllow us to quickly, professionally, and confidentially assess your practices’ revenue cycle. If we can help you we will let you know how, and why. If we can’t help, we will be straight up and tell you. You have nothing to lose and possibly a lot more reimbursement to gain! *Limited time offer through April 30, 2014.nnContact us today—ask for Jennifer Heuer! phone | email
Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
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nAre physicians appropriately documenting and performing all of the elements required to meet medical necessity and get reimbursed for Mohs Micrographic surgeries?nnDoes your practice verify medical necessity of dermatologic procedures such as Botox injections prior to billing?nnDoes your billing department understand when it is appropriate to unbundle diagnostic and definitive procedural services to maximize reimbursement?nnAMRS Does! We KNOW the new rules, the regulations and the hoops to jump through to get you paid more!n
Billing and A/R Management Services – Dermatology Expertise!
nMohs Surgery, Lesion Excisions, Lesion Destruction, Dermabrasion, Botox and more!n
Coding Services – Maximize Revenue on the Services You Provide!
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- Multiple dermatologic procedures on the same day? – Knowing when to unbundle services!
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- For lesion excision, does your practice ensuring correct classification as benign or malignant prior to coding and billing? – Maximize your revenue!
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- Coding for intermediate and complex repairs in conjunction with lesion excision? – AMRS has the expertise!
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nWe provide complete coding services including CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS assignment, surgical coding, coding and documentation audits, and provider training. We also provide ICD-10 Training for Physicians and Staff! Our coders are certified through AAPC and AHIMA.n
After a FREE assessment*, there is no obligation — we will tell you if we can help you!
nWe have been doing this for years; we know where to look and the questions to ask.nnAllow us to quickly, professionally, and confidentially assess your practices’ revenue cycle. If we can help you we will let you know how, and why. If we can’t help, we will be straight up and tell you. You have nothing to lose and possibly a lot more reimbursement to gain! *Limited time offer through April 30, 2014.nnContact us today—ask for Jennifer Heuer! phone | email
Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
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nDoes your practice maximize reimbursement for diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures on the same date when appropriate?nDoes your practice verify medical necessity for cardiac imaging studies prior to billing? nDoes your practice know how to preauthorize and get paid for investigational procedures?nnAMRS Does! We KNOW the new rules, the regulations and the hoops to jump through to get you paid more!n
Billing and A/R Management Services – Cardiology Expertise!
nCardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, Electrophysiologyn
Coding Services – Maximize Revenue on the Services You Provide!
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- Coding interventional procedures for treatment of acute myocardial infractions versus chronic total occlusions? – AMRS has the expertise!
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nWe provide complete coding services including CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS assignment, surgical coding, coding and documentation audits, and provider training. We also provide ICD-10 Training for Physicians and Staff! Our coders are certified through AAPC and AHIMA.n
After a FREE assessment*, there is no obligation — we will tell you if we can help you!
nWe have been doing this for years; we know where to look and the questions to ask.nnAllow us to quickly, professionally, and confidentially assess your practices’ revenue cycle. If we can help you we will let you know how, and why. If we can’t help, we will be straight up and tell you. You have nothing to lose and possibly a lot more reimbursement to gain! *Limited time offer through April 30, 2014.nnContact us today—ask for Jennifer Heuer! phone | email
Dec 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
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nDoes your billing department understand the difference between CPT codes that differentiate between vertebral segment and interspace?nnDoes your billing department understand the difference between segmental vs. non-segmental spine procedures and how to code them appropriately?nnAre you capturing all additional levels for your spinal procedures?nnAMRS Does! We KNOW the new rules, the regulations and the hoops to jump through to get you paid more!n
Billing and A/R Management Services – A Decade of Spine Surgery Expertise!
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- Correct coding and billing for spine fusions and deformity corrections such as scoliosis? – AMRS has the expertise!
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- Correct coding and billing for laminectomy procedures (initial vs. revision vs. redo)? –AMRS has the expertise!
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- Understanding procedure “intents” and capturing all billable codes? – Maximize your revenue!
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- Coding/billing for procedures performed in the post-operative period? – Don’t leave money on the table!
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nWe provide complete coding services including CPT, ICD-9, and HCPCS assignment, surgical coding, coding and documentation audits, and provider training. We also provide ICD-10 Training for Physicians and Staff! Our coders are certified through AAPC and AHIMA.n
After a FREE assessment*, there is no obligation — we will tell you if we can help you!
nWe have been doing this for years; we know where to look and the questions to ask.nnAllow us to quickly, professionally, and confidentially assess your practices’ revenue cycle. If we can help you we will let you know how, and why. If we can’t help, we will be straight up and tell you. You have nothing to lose and possibly a lot more reimbursement to gain! *Limited time offer through April 30, 2014.nnContact us today—ask for Jennifer Heuer! phone | email
Nov 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
T26.11XA — Burn of cornea and conjunctival sac, right eye, initial encounternnT54.3X1A — Toxic effect of ammonia, accidental (unintentional), initial encounternnY93.E5 — Activity, floor mopping and cleaningnnIn 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!
Nov 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
nThis interactive and hands-on ICD-10 training is designed to prepare coders for the AAPC and AHIMA ICD-10 proficiency examinations. Participants will gain the tools they need to appropriately select ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS codes. These training sessions will be coder centric, and the content will be designed for those staff who will be responsible for applying (or verifying) these codes to documentation. Throughout the academy, participants will be given an assortment of scenarios to code to obtain the proficiency they need for coding in ICD-10.nnParticipants only needing ICD-10-CM training (physician and outpatient coding) should register for the first day of the academy only (Day 1).nnParticipants needing ICD-10-PCS training (hospital/inpatient coding) will need to register for the entire 3-day academy.n
Overview of ICD-10 Academy Agenda:
n(lunch, snacks and drinks will be provided each day)nn[twocol_one]ICD-10-CM (Day 1)nnnAHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will educate coding staff regarding ICD-10-CM with a focus on:n
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n**This training has the approval of 8.0 CEU’s from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) (AAPC members can submit these CEU’s to AAPC for credit)nn[/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]ICD-10-PCS (Days 2 and 3)nnAHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers will educate coding staff regarding ICD-10-PCS with a focus on:n
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n[toggle title_open=”Required Academy Materials:” title_closed=”Required Academy Materials:” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]AHIMA ICD-10-CM Coder Training Manual and/or AHIMA ICD-10-PCS Coder Training Manual – Upon registration participants Training Manuals (CM only, or CM/PCS for 3 day training) will be ordered on their behalf – cost is $75.00 per training manual (discounted from $100.00 per manual) and will be added to the registration fee.nnContexo ICD-10-CM (Draft) and/or ICD-10-PCS (Draft) – Upon registration participants coding manuals (CM only, or CM/PCS for 3 day training) will be ordered on their behalf – cost is $90.00 per ICD-10 book and will be added to the registration fee. ($180.00 for both CM and PCS books for the 3 day training) (Discounted from $110.00 per book)nn**Book Pick-Up: In order for pre-requisites to be completed prior to the actual course date, participants will be required to pick up their books from 8am – 5pm, at Welter Healthcare Partners headquarters at 6870 W. 52nd Avenue, Suite 102, Arvada, CO 80002 on:n
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nIf you need to make alternative arrangements to pick up your books, please contact Jennifer at 303.534.0388.[/toggle]nn[toggle title_open=”Academy Pre-Requisites:” title_closed=”Academy Pre-Requisites:” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”][twocol_one]ICD-10-CM Only (day 1):nICD-10-CM Coder Training Manual: Pages 2-82; Reading and accompanying section review questions[/twocol_one] [twocol_one_last]ICD-10-CM-PCS (3 day academy):nICD-10-CM Coder Training Manual: Pages 2-82; Reading and accompanying section review questions and ICD-10-PCS Coder Training Manual: Pages 2-83; Reading and accompanying section review questions[/twocol_one_last][divider_flat][/toggle]nn[toggle title_open=”Academy Dates and Locations:” title_closed=”Academy Dates and Locations:” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”][threecol_one]Thornton, CO — REGISTRATION CLOSEDnFebruary 19-21, 2014n8:00am – 5:00pmnSpine Education & Research Instituten9005 Grant Street, Suite 100nThornton, CO 80229[/threecol_one] [threecol_one]Englewood, COnMarch 12-14, 2014n8:00am – 5:00pmn(On 3/13/14 training will be held from 9:00am – 6:00pm)nSwedish Medical Center – Pine B & C Conference Roomn501 E. Hampden AvenuenEnglewood, CO 80113[/threecol_one] [threecol_one_last]Thornton, COnJune 11-13, 2014n8:00am – 5:00pmnSpine Education & Research Instituten9005 Grant Street, Suite 100nThornton, CO 80229[/threecol_one_last][divider_flat] [/toggle]n
Academy Registration Fee:
nICD-10-CM Only (Day 1) – $275.00 per participant (plus $165.00 for the training manual and the ICD-10-CM book)nnICD-10-CM-PCS (3 Day Academy) – $800.00 per participant (plus $330.00 for the training manuals and the ICD-10-CM/PCS Books)n
Registration Discounts:
nPractices registering 3+ participants will receive $50.00 off each registration.n
Seating is limited, register now to guarantee your spot today!
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Course Instructors:
nToni Woods, CPC and Whitney Horton, CPC, CCCnMs. Woods and Ms. Horton are AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainers. They are educators and trainers in the areas of ICD-10, physician documentation, Medicare coding and documentation guidelines, ambulatory medicine coding, hospital, and other facility coding and documentation. They work with physician practices of all specialties and are experts in analyzing chart documentation and in reengineering practices to enhance their reimbursement systems and processes, and overall increase revenue and profitability. Their goal is to empower physicians and health care professionals and staff to understand the language of the coding and billing world, and to give them the tools they need for successful reporting and reimbursement of their services. Ms. Woods and Ms. Horton are enthusiastic about the future of ICD-10 and are on the forefront of providing ICD-10-CM/PCS education and implementation processes.
