AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainers

AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS: Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis and Procedure Coding

Event Type: Meeting
HIM Domain: Coding Classification and Reimbursement
Continuing Education Units Available: 34
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Venue:
Faculty:

TBD

Schedule:
02/18/2014 - 02/20/2014
	08:00 AM - 03:15 PM PST (GMT-6:00)

Experience a dynamic training program that teaches proficiency in the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding systems and prepare to train other coding professionals in these systems. Students interested in learning ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding should register for this program. Students who wish to learn ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding only should register for the AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM: Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis Coding.

The AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS begins with two self-paced online courses (these must be completed prior to in-person training), and continues with a three-day, in-person workshop. The two online courses provide basic training in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets, and are conducted on AHIMA’s remote, web-based Distance Education Campus. At the in-person workshop, trainers focus on in-class coding exercises while modeling training techniques. The first day focuses on ICD-10-CM, while days two and three focus on ICD-10-PCS coding. After successful completion of both the online and in-person training portions, attendees may complete an assessment in order to earn an AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certificate.

PLEASE NOTE: As coding sets and guidelines evolve over time, trainers must renew their certificates in order to maintain AHIMA approval as ICD-10-CM/PCS trainers. Therefore, trainer certificates are granted in a time-limited manner with an option to renew for a $199 fee. Certificates earned from October 2013 to September 2014 are valid until June 30, 2015.

View 2014 ICD-10-CM/PCS Academy Agenda

Program

Recommended experience for students of the Academy are as follows:

Three years of direct experience assigning ICD-9-CM codes, AND
One year of training experience or two semesters of teaching experience in an academic setting

Training Modules

The AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainers consists of the following components:

Part 1: Online (web-based, self-paced)training:

*Click on links for course details only. Do not register for the online training courses through these links. The courses are included as part of the registration fee for the AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainers.

Part 2: Face-to-face workshop:

One day of training on ICD-10-CM coding, practicing with various types of cases
Two days of training on ICD-10-PCS coding, practicing with various types of cases

Instructional Materials

Instructional techniques and tips directed at effectively teaching the material to others are integrated throughout the workshop. Attendees of the Academy will receive all the materials needed to learn ICD-10-CM/PCS and to then go out and teach it, including:

ICD-10-CM/PCS Coder Training Manuals
Separate manuals for ICD-10 CM and ICD-10-PCS include intermediate and advanced coding exercises. These coding exercises will emphasize all aspects of the two coding classification systems in addition to coding conventions and guidelines. Provided on-site, these are your workbooks for the sessions.
Instructor Guides
The Instructor Guides include an agenda, lectures (PowerPoint presentations), and assessments for each chapter in the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Trainer Manuals. Teaching tips are embedded throughout the guide, providing more information for the trainers. An additional section providing information regarding the different learning styles and effective communication skills is included. Note: Instructor guides will be shipped to participants following completion of the academy. On your invoice, they will be listed as backordered. Following your completion of the academy you will receive an e-mail indicating the books have shipped.
ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Code Books
The code books will be used during the workshop to practice coding cases in both ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. Provided on-site, these are your reference books for the sessions.

AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS: Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis and Procedure Coding

Registration is available from: 10-23-2013 - 02-04-2014

Onsite Registration Not Available

Program Option	Member Price	Non-Member Price
Individual Registration	$1195	$2195
Multiple Registration-All registrations (9 or more) must be from the same employer and submitted at the same time to be eligible for discount.	$1195	$2195

4 Ways to Register

Online: register online (credit card only)
Mail: registration form and payment to:
AHIMA
Dept. 77-6331
Chicago, IL 60678-6331
Fax: registration form to 312-233-1500 (credit cards and purchase order payments only)
Phone: 800-335-5535 (credit card payment only)

Cancellation Policy:

REFUNDS

AHIMA provides full refunds less a processing fee of $75 for registration cancellations made up until 61 days prior to the date of the first day of the program. A partial refund of 75% is provided for registration cancellations made between 60 and 46 days prior to the date of the first day of the program. NO REFUNDS are provided within 45 days of the date of the first day of the program. All refunds are processed within 30 days of receipt.

SUBSTITUTIONS

Substitutions (that is, assigning a paid registration to another individual) must be requested at least 31 days prior to the date of the first day of the program. A processing fee of $75 will be invoiced at that time. Substitutions are not accepted within 30 days of the program date and no refund will be.

RESCHEDULING

Rescheduling (that is, postponing the use of a paid registration to a future instance of the same program) is subject to availability and limited to future instances of the same program currently advertised on www.ahima.org and occurring within six months of the original program date and within the same year. Requests received at least 46 days prior to the first day of the program will be considered. Approved changes will be accessed a processing fee of $75. Rescheduling is not permitted within 45 days of the program date; no refund will be provided. Registration must be utilized during the same year of purchase.

SUBMITTING REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS, SUBSTITUTIONS AND RESCHEDULING

AHIMA reserves the right to modify, cancel or reschedule any event or meeting due to unforeseen circumstances. Registered attendees will be notified of cancellation in advance of program with options of one of the following: 1) re-register for any rescheduled program if available or 2) receive full refund of monies paid for the cancelled program. Cancelled Program Refunds: Refunds for registration fees paid for cancelled programs with no rescheduled options will be paid in full and automatically sent to attendees with 30 days of notification. Rescheduled Program Refunds – Registrants for rescheduled programs will receive notification instructing registrants about either re-registering for the rescheduled program or obtaining full refund. AHIMA assumes no responsibility for personal expenses. Requests for refunds, substitutions and rescheduling must be submitted in writing to the Meeting Registrar by fax to 312-233-1500. All requests should include the name and date of the program. For substitutions, please include both the original registrant and the substitute registrant’s: name, mailing address, phone number, e-mail address, and order reference number. Notification of approval will be made within seven days of receipt of the request.

PAYMENT IN FULL BEFORE REACHING ONSITE

AHIMA is committed to supporting our customer’s ability to pay using purchase orders. However, all programs must be paid in full prior to the first day of the program. Individuals using purchase orders where payment has not processed by the first day of the program will need to provide a valid credit card to AHIMA to as confirmation of payment and agree that this card will be held up to 10 business days after the last day of the program . At that time if payment has not been made in full AHIMA, AHIMA may process payment using the credit card.

Hotels & Travel

Venue Information

Special Event Rates:

Hotel Reservations

Hotel information is still to be determined.

Ground Transportation

Taxi: Taxi

(702) 797-1115

Approximately $25

Taxis are located right outside Valet Entrance. For further assistance, please approach the Bell Stand or call (702) 797-1115.

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