This training course will serve as an introduction to ICD-10-CM for anyone looking to understand what the new coding system is about. This course specifically introduces home health and hospice professionals to ICD-10-CM coding to ensure a smooth transition when ICD-10-CM coding becomes mandatory October 1, 2015. This course will prompt problem solving regarding expected challenges, solutions to these challenges, and an updated timeline for implementation of the changes.
Participants at this event will:
- Learn what ICD-10-CM is and why we are changing to ICD-10-CM
- See comparisons of the ICD-9 and ICD-10 code sets
- Learn anticipated challenges that ICD-10-CM implementation will have on your agency and solutions to these challenges
- Learn how ensure that your agency is ready for ICD-10-CM Implementation
- Review an updated implementation timeline
- Compare projected costs of implementation to real data of implementation in other settings
Speaker
Jennifer Gibson
RN, HCS-D, COS-C
Jennifer Gibson is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of home health industry experience. She is a certified OASIS and Coding Specialist. She regularly trains on ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding. She has held several leadership roles in the administration of home health agencies and as a Director of Nursing. Jennifer consults widely for home health agencies nationwide and is a sought after contributor to industry blogs and publications. Jennifer is committed to the success of the home care industry and currently serves on several committees for the National Alliance for Home Health Quality and Innovation (AHHQI) as well as the Texas Association for Home Care and Hospice. Jennifer has the heart of a teacher, and her passion is to support others in the home care industry.
When
Wednesday, July 30th, 2014
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm UTC
Where
Online
Who should attend
- Agency Administrators
- Directors of Nursing
- Directors of Patient Care
- Case Managers
- Directors of QA/QI
- Therapy Managers
- Agency Referral Managers
- Marketers/Liaisons
- Billing Managers
- Billers
Axxess is a leading provider of support, training and consulting services to home health agencies across the country. Axxess is an approved provider of continuing education in the administration of home health agencies by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services.
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