SPECIAL NOTE . . . Because Congress has delayed implementation of the ICD-10 system for federal payment programs, we have rescheduled this workshop. The new date is March 27, 2015 in Topeka. This presentation will be combined with our regular Medicare/Coding seminar.
Please be aware that some private insurers may well decide to adopt ICD-10 anyway, or they may allow doctors to submit claims using either ICD-9 or ICD-10. In any event, medical practices still will need to get prepared for this new coding system. We strongly recommend getting your staff trained well in advance of the new October 2015 deadline so that you can implement your internal systems and fine-tune any glitches that emerge.
KSEPS is pleased to offer a full-day, ophthalmology specific workshop focused exclusively on the new ICD-10-CM coding system. You'll have the opportunity to participate in coding actual case study examples and learn to apply the principles of the ICD-10 guidelines.
What: Full-day ICD-10-CM workshop When: Friday, March 27, 2015 Where: Topeka - Capitol Plaza Hotel
CLICK HERE for a meeting site map and directions to the meeting location.
The Program
Introduction to ICD-10-CM
Characteristics -- What's the same, what's different
Conventions, Format and Structures
Review of Index and Tabular
Review of Official Coding Guidelines and Industry Best Practices
ICD-10-CM Chapter Specific Guildelines
Medical Terminology Update
Convention/nstruction Update
Practical Application of Examples
Each attendee will receive an ICD-10 coding manual and meeting handout materials.
Objectives -- Each attendee will learn the characteristics, conventions, format and structure of ICD-10-CM to apply to their specialty. You'll code actual case examples and will leave with the confidence to select an ICD-10-CM code and achieve documentation improvement. In addition, each attendee will be introduced to the steps of assessment of ICD-9-CM vs. ICD-10-CM documentation.
Who Should Attend
Coding and billing staff members
Ophthalmic technicians who also work as scribes
Ophthalmologists and optometrists working in an ophthalmology practice
It is important that doctors understand the basic of ICD-10 so that they can provide their coders with sufficient information to complete the coding process
Residents in Training, especially those who are about to graduate
Practice administrators with management responsibilities
Registration
Online registration is now available... click on the button below to sign-up.
Paying by check or prefer to mail/fax your registration? CLICK HERE for the paper form.
All registrations include handout materials, an ICD-10 manual, continental breakfast and lunch.
KSEPS Members Discounts are automatically applied during the payment process
Basic fee -- $425
2 - 5 attendees from the same practice -- 5% discount
6 - 10 from the same practice -- 10% discount
11+ from the same practice -- 15% discount
Residents & Fellows in an accredited training program -- $200
Non-members -- $800
About Your Instructor
With more than 38 years of experience, Pat Schmitter has a strong background in government payer regulations. She provides billing, coding and compliance consulting services to her clients. Pat also performs various audits, education on the principles of CPT and ICD coding, government regulations, and solving problems related to regulation and payers. She also coordinates and oversees enrollment for billing privilege and credentialing with managed care organizations and government entities.
Pat is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) accredited by the AAPC, Certified Instructor of the Professional medical Coding Curriculum (CPC-I), AAPC Approved ICD-10-CM Trainer and an approved AHIMA ICD-10-CM Instructor and AHIMA Ambassador.