FREMONT, Calif. -- Currently, the ninth revision, clinical modification or ICD-9-CM is used in the United States. However, ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation is currently set for a 10-1-2015 compliance date. From this webinar not only will participants learn about the intricacies of ICD-10, the differences and similarities between ICD-9 and ICD-10 but also strategies to assist with compliance will be covered. Additionally, a few scenarios will be presented along with the proper code assignment for ICD-10-CM.
Why Should you Attend:
At the conclusion of the webinar, you will be able to:
List similarities and differences in the ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding guidance for injuries
Identify examples of ICD-10 injury codes that will have a direct impact, if assigned incorrectly
Name at least one reason external cause codes can be beneficial
Objectives of the Presentation:
Objectives of the Presentation are to discuss about:
Official Coding Guidelines for coding Injuries, Poisoning and Certain Other Consequences of External Causes
Encounters (7th character definitions)
Types of injuries and how ICD-10 classifies them
Gustilo Classification for open fractures
Who can Benefit:
Coders and Health Information Management professionals
Revenue Cycle staff
Trauma Registry professionals
Coding Directors, Managers and Auditors
Compliance professionals
Physicians
From all healthcare settings including acute care, rehab and physicians' offices
Contact:
Toll free: +1-510-857-5896
Email: webinar@onlinecompliancepanel.com
OnlineCompliancePanel LLC,
38868 Salmon Ter,
Fremont, CA 94536, USA
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