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: Chicago, IL
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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.