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2012 ICD-9 Changes Effective Oct. 1: Keys to Staying Compliant
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SUMMARY
The good news is that this will be the last revision to ICD-9 before we move to ICD-10 on October 1, 2013. The bad news is that you still have to understand the changes for FY2012 to stay compliant. The new, revised and invalid ICD-9 codes for FY 2012 have been released. By October 1, 2011, you have to know what all the code updates are, how to use them and why they were added. Join us for a 60-minute webinar where you will discover:
- The new, revised & invalid ICD-9 diagnosis codes - and how to use them
- What's the thinking behind the new codes - why they are needed
- FY 2012 has a lot of new cancer codes - Keys to using them properly
- Keys to updating your superbill/chargemaster with the new codes
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PROGRAM BENEFITS
During this 60-minute webinar, you and your co-workers responsible for coding will receive a comprehensive overview of the new, deleted and revised ICD-9 codes so you'll be ready to start using them as of October 1, 2011.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- FY 2012 ICD-9-CM Changes - What You Need to Know
- The new, revised and deleted codes & keys to using them correctly
- The rationale 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
- 173.xx - skin cancer codes - how these will prepare you for ICD10
- V codes - new personal history codes you need to know
- 508.xx - 518.xx - new respiratory codes - and how to use them
- 998.xx & 999.xx - new injury/poisoning codes - keys to correct usage
- Keys to Using ICD-9 Codes Correctly
- Key changes to the guidelines & conventions for diagnostic coding
- The new ICD-9 hospital procedure codes - what you need to know
- How changes to the index of diseases & injuries impact coding for conditions
- Live Question and Answer Session - Have your specific real-world FY 2012 ICD-9 coding questions addressed!
- FY 2012 ICD-9-CM Changes - What You Need to Know
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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 40 years including involvement with Medicare program changes that affect practices, such as the PQRS Program.
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AHIMA CREDIT
This program has been approved for 1 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
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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.
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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.
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