Presenter: Sharon Molinari
Date Recorded: 07/15/09
Length: 90 minutes
CEUs: 1.5 BMSC CEUs (HCS-D)

In these tight economic times, the value of a good coder is incalculable for a home health agency, especially as the industry gears up for code changes regarding stasis and pressure ulcers, TBI, and neoplasm. Unfortunately, coders often put their agencies at risk of losing money, not always because of a specific coding error, but often because they lack understanding of a fundamental competency. This audio conference will help teach or reinforce your core coding competencies, so you’ll be able to code more accurately–and more quickly–saving you time and ensuring that your agency receives full reimbursement.

The 2010 ICD-9-CM diagnosis code changes take effect October 1, so now is the time to master the coding skills you need to establish a strong foundation of coding knowledge. These competencies will enable you to:

• Code more quickly and accurately
• Gain the confidence to excel in your work
• Improve your standing within your agency and field
• Enhance your professional value–and job security!

You’ll learn the 5 fundamental coding competencies, including:

• A review of Guidelines and Conventions most often misapplied
• How to sequence and prioritize diagnoses based on clinical assessments
• Understanding V codes, their key role in case-mix, risk adjustment and M0246
• Recognizing coding and OASIS interactions
• Manifestation/etiology and key late-effect coding rules
• BONUS! Compliance tips that will help reduce the risk of an audit.

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