-
- Audio Conference DVD's and CD's:
2011 ICD-9 Changes Effective Oct. 1: Keys to Staying Compliant
Audio Conference Recording Price: 199.00 (U.S. Dollars) -
SUMMARY
It's that time of year again - the new, revised and invalid ICD-9 codes for 2011 have been released. By the October 1 effective date, you have to know what they are, how to use them and why they were added. Join us for a 60-minute audio program where you will discover:
- What the new, revised & invalid ICD-9 codes are - and how to use them
- Why are the new codes needed - what's the rationale
- 2011 has a lot of new V codes - Keys to using them properly in all settings
- How to update your superbill/chargemaster with the new codes
-
PROGRAM BENEFITS
After this 60-minute audio conference, you and your co-workers responsible for coding will have a comprehensive overview of the new, deleted and revised ICD-9 codes that you'll have to start using as of October 1, 2010.
-
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- Preparing Your Office/Hospital for the ICD-9-CM Changes Ahead
- Complete list of the ICD-9 codes for 2011 - all the changes in one place
- The logic behind the changes - What are they trying to achieve
- Why several new codes are needed to replace one old code
- Highlights of the Biggest Hitting Changes
- V codes - what they are and how to use the new codes in 2011
- 999.xx section - clarifying complications of medical care
- 752.xx new Gyn codes for congenital anomalies- what you need to know
- What are the new 488.xx flu codes - keys to correct usage
- Keys to Using ICD-9 Codes Correctly
- Review of the updated guidelines and conventions for diagnostic coding
- What are the new 4th & 5th digit requirements on diagnostic codes
- Explanation of changes to the alphabetic index and tabular list
-
Live Question and Answer Session - Have your specific real-world ICD-9 coding questions addressed!
- Preparing Your Office/Hospital for the ICD-9-CM Changes Ahead
-
SPEAKER
Melanie Witt, RN, CPC, COBGC, MA
- Melanie is an independent coding education consultant and a well-known speaker and recognized expert in the area of coding and reimbursement for ob-gyn and general practice services.
- She is the former program manager of the Department of Coding and Nomenclature of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Melanie is also the consulting editor for Ob-Gyn Coding Alert.
- Her expertise in coding and billing spans more than 35 years including involvement with Medicare program changes that affect practices, such as the PQRI Program.
-
AAPC CREDITS
This program has prior approval by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1 continuing education hour. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor. Additional information on obtaining your CEU will be included with your purchase.
-
PROGRAM MATERIALS
The speaker's PowerPoint presentation slides are included with your audio recording purchase. All materials are accessible through the Internet and can be downloaded as a PDF file.
-
PRICING
$199.00 for audio conference recording (CD or DVD) and program materials.
This is an outstanding program and therefore we offer purchasers a Money Back Guarantee. We are so confident that you will find the conference valuable that we offer a 100% money back guarantee from now until 30 days after the audio recording is shipped, making this a risk-free investment. If you should have any concerns, comments, or refund requests with this conference, please contact our customer service representatives at 800-964-6033. Audio recordings will be received approximately three weeks after the live conference.
- Register Now
- Audio Conference DVD's and CD's:
