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ICD-9-CM revisions are becoming even more specific, requiring more detailed documentation in preparation for ICD-10. Coders that rely only EMR selection are taking a big risk with your reimbursement. With more incremental changes to diagnostic coding already underway, your coding staff must keep up or get left behind.

Why Your Coders Need This Training Now

• Curb error rates and put an end to denials that are decreasing your practice reimbursement
• Protect the practice from RAC Audits resulting in fines and penalties for coding inaccuracies
• Jump ahead of the ICD-10 learning curve with important guidance your coders will use now

This class will lead participants through the correct steps in coding using both ICD-9-CM Volumes I and II. Receive special instructions on the importance and use of the ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.

Participants will gain comprehension in the following areas:

• How diagnostic coding fits into the reimbursement equation
• Guidance on the most effective coding tools
• Clarification on the proper use and format of ICD-9-CM Vols I & II
• Understanding the symbols, punctuation and abbreviations used in ICD-9-CM
• Sequencing acute diseases and signs or symptoms
• Usage of Supplementary V & E Classifications
• Describe the meaning of coding to the highest level of specificity

About the Presenter

Audrey is a Certified Healthcare Instructor, with a full range of practice management experience. She has trained healthcare personnel and physicians on medical documentation and compliance issues relating to the coding, billing and reimbursement for services. She has overseen the development and implementation of policy and procedures relating to practice management, risk management and compliance based on federal, state, NCQA, HIPAA and OSHA standards. Her experience as a manager of network development and working as a compliance officer for a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center, helped her to excel in budgeting decisions, contract negotiations, grant writing and cost report preparation