ICD-9-CM Coding Principles for Third Party Reimbursement
in Indian Country
Social Services

August 29 - 31, 2011

Las Vegas, NV | Platinum For a rate of $109 per night, call 877-211-9211 by August 1, 2011 and mention the Falmouth August group.

$924

Accurately collecting and coding health care data has never been more important than it is today. The ability to properly code a physician's diagnoses and procedures is critical to receiving proper reimbursement. Proper coding is also a key component of successful data collection for the electronic health record.

In this comprehensive, three-day class, you'll learn the basics of ICD-9-CM coding and participate in hands-on coding exercises designed to reinforce each lesson and help you gain confidence in your coding. Please remember to bring your coding books!

Please click here to view the brochure. 

Topics that will be covered include:

Introduction to ICD-9-CM Definition of "coding" Development of the coding system Coding guidelines Conventions in ICD-9-CM Multiple code assignments Abbreviations, punctuation and symbols Use of health records in the coding process Basic steps in ICD-9-CM coding Supplementary Classification: V Codes Appropriate use for V Codes Main terms Categories Late Effects Definition of "late effects" Passage of time and residual effects Coding of late effects Signs, Symptoms and Ill-Defined Conditions Categories Common signs and symptoms Infectious and Parasitic Diseases Lab tests used in diagnosing and treating infectious diseases Microorganisms that cause infections Combining codes and multiple coding Common infectious diseases Late effects of infectious and parasitic diseases Neoplasms Behavior of the neoplasm Morphology codes Coding and sequencing of complications The involved anatomical site Classification of malignant neoplasms Determination of primary site Coding of contiguous sites Classification of secondary sites Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases and Immunity Disorders Diabetes: Complications and manifestations Acute metabolic complications Late effect complications Hypoglycemia Thyroid disorders Cystic Fibrosis Metabolic disorders

Mental Disorders Multiple coding of mental disorders Inclusion and exclusion notes for mental disorders Psychoses/neuroses Dementia Alcohol/drug dependence and abuse Schizophrenic disorders Affective disorders Developmental disorders Understanding and Coding for Other Diseases Nervous system Blood and blood-forming organs Circulatory system Respiratory system Digestive system Genitourinary system Skin and subcutaneous tissue Musculoskeletal and connective tissue Complications of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Puerperium Ectopic pregnancy Abortion Pregnancy Obstetrical and non-obstetrical complications Other indications for care in pregnancy, labor and delivery Congenital Anomalies and Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period Congenital anomalies Conditions originating in the perinatal period Respiratory conditions of a fetus and newborn Infections V Codes Injuries, Poisonings and Adverse Effects Main terms for injuries Category 948 - classifying burns according to the extent of body surface involved "Rule of nines" in estimating the extent of body surface involved in burns Assigning E Codes to injuries, poisonings and adverse effects Differentiating between poisoning and adverse effects Complications of Surgical and Medical Care Determining complications of surgical and medical care Postoperative conditions Overview of Reimbursement and Coding Systems Correct coding procedures Medicare Other third-party payers Future of coding systems Challenges of compliance Ethical coding

*The registration form will open in a pop-up window. Please disable pop-up blocking to ensure proper functionality of the registration form.