Achieving Coding Excellence
August 17–18 | Chicago, IL
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Do you want to learn the latest on coding and reimbursement issues and “hot topics” for coding professionals? Do you know how to prepare for the implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS? Join us in Achieving Coding Excellence!
This meeting will cover the most recent updates to the ICD-9-CM code set and the stimulus package. Clinical topics relevant to coding professionals such as an overview of skin anatomy and advanced skin repair procedures, as well as injection and infusion service codes. Practical examples and best practices for auditing and monitoring physician documentation to ensure compliance are also included.
How You Will Benefit—Top Reasons You Should Attend
- Receive current updates in coding applicable to today’s professional.
- Increase your knowledge of how to accurately report the more challenging aspects of coding
- Identify coding professionals’ knowledge gaps in anatomy and physiology needed to effectively transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS
- Learn best practices to assure accuracy of documentation by establishing an effective physician query process.
Continuing Education Units Available:12
Learning Level: 3 Analysis/Application
Learning Category: Coding, Compliance
Monday, August 17, 2009
7–8:15 a.m. Registration
Continental Breakfast
8:15–8:30 a.m. Welcome
8:30–10:30 a.m. Preparing to Transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS for Coding Professionals
Ann Zeisset, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHIMA
This presentation will discuss the latest on the implementation dates for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS in the US. Furthermore, in order to understand the impact to a facility, it is important to know the differences and similarities between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. There are numerous uses of coded data, and this transition will have far-reaching impact throughout the industry. This session will focus on the potential impact of transitioning to ICD-10 and identify planning and preparation methods to use during this period. We will discuss how best to prepare for the implementation. The focus of this presentation will be how coding professionals can prepare. Steps can be taken, such as increasing anatomy/physiology knowledge and establishing or improving clinical documentation improvement programs. Coders and other health information management (HIM) professionals will learn what steps they can take now in order to be successful.
10:30–10:45 a.m. Networking Break
10:45–11:45 a.m. Version 5010: Final Rule to Modify HIPAA Transaction Standards for Implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS
Anita Majerowicz, MS, RHIA, AHIMA
On January 16, 2009, the US Department of Health and Human Services published its final rule on modifications to the HIPAA electronic transaction standards. This presentation summarizes the final rule with a special focus on Version 5010 of the HIPAA electronic transaction standards. It explains the relationship between Version 5010 transaction standards and the ICD-10 code sets and the reason why the modified transaction standards need to be implemented before ICD-10-CM/PCS. This session explains how the final rule will impact HIM professionals and their organizations. It will describe the steps HIM professionals can take to assist their facilities during this period of transition. Participants will receive a list of resources useful for preparing for the modifications.
11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Lunch
1–2 p.m. Managing an Effective Query Process
Tanai S. Nelson, CCS, CCS-P, AHIMA
Accurate documentation is the key to ensuring quality coding. Healthcare facilities should establish policies and procedures for assuring the accuracy of documentation by healthcare providers. This presentation will review the process for developing an effective query process. Topics include who to query, when to query, and the types of acceptable queries. The importance of developing provider education and auditing programs is also emphasized.
2–3 p.m. Pay-for-Performance (P4P)/Stimulus Package
Kathleen Catalano, RN, JD, FHIMSS, Perot Systems
This session will provide an overview of the current Pay-for-Performance (P4P) and related transparency climate in the United States. This presentation will include a discussion of P4P trends, key policy issues, CMS and National Quality Forum (NQF) “never events,” healthcare acquired conditions and a review of the salient points of The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The quality and efficiency derived from P4P will also be reviewed along with the impact these programs will have on health information management services and professionals.
3–4 p.m. Physician Auditing and Compliance
Joan Daniel, RHIA, Site Compliance Officer, Physician Groups/Other Entities, Advocate Health Care
Auditing and monitoring are essential components of an effective compliance program. This session will provide tips and tools to ensure appropriate physician documentation and compliance. Obtain hands-on auditing experience through relative case studies. Come prepared to challenge your compliance knowledge. Topics covered in this session will include: Tips for auditing and monitoring, teaching physician rules—E/M, evaluation and management services, medical student documentation, consultation documentation requirements. Teaching physician rules—surgical cases and new versus established visits case studies will be presented.
5 p.m. Networking Reception
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
7:30–8:30 a.m. Registration
Continental Breakfast
8:30–10:30 a.m. 2010 ICD-9-CM Updates
Lou Ann Schraffenberger, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA, Advocate Healthcare
This session will provide you with an in-depth understanding of the new and revised ICD-9-CM diagnosis and procedure codes effective October 1, 2009. Explanations regarding the rationale and necessity behind new descriptions of clinical conditions and therapeutic procedures will also be provided.
10:30–10:45 a.m. Networking Break
10:45–11:45 a.m. Basics of Interventional Radiology Coding
William Johnson, CCS, CIRCC, Ardent Health Services
This session will focus on the basics of CPT® coding for peripheral interventions. Enhance your knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic peripheral procedural coding. Challenging case scenarios will be presented to illustrate best coding practices.
11:45–1 p.m. Lunch
1–2 p.m. E/M Auditing—Coding Compliance in a Physician Practice
Deb Boppre, RHIA, CCS, United Audit Systems, Inc. (UASI)
This presentation will provide the groundwork for conducting a physician practice coding audit. It will focus on the current OIG Work Plan for Physicians in addition to compliance guidelines for physician practices from a coding perspective. Variation in using 1995 and 1997 evaluation and management coding guidelines will be addressed and other FI-specific guidelines will be discussed.
2–3 p.m. Coding Injection and Infusion Services
John W. Ruth, MBA, RHIA, Health Industries Advisory, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP
This session will provide an overview of the 2009 CPT® Injection and Infusion service codes. The appropriate use of these codes in the hospital emergency room and other hospital-based outpatient settings will also be discussed.
3–4 p.m. Advanced CPT Coding for Skin Repair and Replacement
Lynn Kuehn, MS, RHIA, CCS-P, FAHIMA, Kuehn Consulting Company
This session will provide an overview of skin anatomy and advanced skin repair procedures in addition to an advanced discussion of skin substitutes and skin replacement surgery, including coding for routinely used skin substitute supplies. At the conclusion of the program, participants will understand advanced skin repair procedures, such as adjacent tissue transfers, products used as skin substitutes, when they are used, and how to code skin substitute and skin replacement surgery procedures.
Hotel Information
Chicago Marriott Downtown
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
312-836-0100
Hotel Reservations
To make hotel reservations please call (800) 228-9290 or (312) 836-0100 and use the meeting reference code 1-UYFKBL. Discount rates will be offered to AHIMA attendees prior to the cutoff date listed below.
Rate: $159.00 - Limited Time Offer!
Cut-off Date: Monday, July 28, 2009
Website link: www.chicagomarriottdowntown.com
Ground Transportation
Ground Transportation
Chicago Transit Authority (CTA): Cost $2.25 each way)
O'Hare Airport - Blue Line
Midway Airport - Orange Line
Airport Shuttles
O'Hare or Midway Airport $16 - $25 each way
Shuttle van fares are charged per person. Check with the attendant for round-trip fares and children's rates.
Taxis
Taxis may carry up to 4passengers, and charge additional rates for each extra passenger. Metered rate may vary from the approximate rates quoted below.
Taxi: O'Hare or Midway Airport $35 each way
Car Rentals
Save 10-15% of rental cars from Enterpise and Avis. Contact ATC for more information and to reserve your car today!
You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I.D. numbers:
| Enterprise | 32H7476 | (800) 593-0505 |
| Avis | J952801 | (800) 331-1600 |
Air Transportation
Association Travel Concepts (ATC) is the official travel agency for AHIMA. ATC is a full service travel agency that provides personalized service, advance seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flier program updates, electronic ticketing, e-mail access for convenient booking of your tickets, and more. ATC is available for reservations from 9:00 am until 7:30 pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday. Some restrictions may apply. Service fees apply.
ATC offers these cost saving options:
- Up to 15 percent off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased more than 30 days prior to the meeting. Restrictions apply and not all classes of service apply for the 15 percent discount. (United) 5 percent off applicable classes of service for tickets purchased prior to the meeting. (American Airlines).
- ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.
ATC Online Travel Center – Association Member Benefits
You get direct access to ATC online booking tools and live agents for discounted meeting travel. Simply log on to www.atcmeetings.com/ahima and click on “Meetings to Air - Meetings and Leisure (TravelASP).” When you register using the online booking tool please enter AHIMA in the Company or Organization or Association field. ATC is proud to offer AHIMA attendees complete access to Member Benefits Travel deals. Our new Travel Center is your one stop online destination for all of your meeting and leisure travel needs.
Contact ATC via:
- Web: www.atcmeetings.com/ahima
- Email: reservations@atcmeetings.com
- Phone: (800) 458-9383
You may also call your own agency or the vendors directly and refer to the following I. D. numbers:
| United | 510CK |
| American Airlines | 81H7AB |
Registration Fees
AHIMA members receive discounted pricing for meetings.
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Contact Customer Relations at 1-800-335-5535 for more information.
Four Ways to Register
- Online Registration CLOSED. Onsite registration will be available.
- Mail registration form and payment to:
AHIMA
Dept. 77-6331
Chicago, IL 60678-6331
- Fax registration form to (312) 233-1500 (credit card and purchase order payments only)
- Phone (800) 335-5535 (credit card payment only).
Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your meeting registration, you may either provide a substitute, or cancel your registration. In either case, please notify AHIMA in writing as soon as possible. A $75 processing fee is assessed on all cancellations received two weeks prior to the appropriate meeting date. After that date, the full registration fee will be forfeited unless your registration is cancelled due to an emergency. In an emergency, please notify AHIMA’s registrar of your cancellation via fax, including an explanation for your cancellation. All refunds will be processed within 30 days after receipt.
AHIMA reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a conference due to unanticipated circumstances. In the event of cancellation, registrants will be contacted and the full registration fee will be refunded. AHIMA and ATC are not responsible for any travel arrangement cancellation charges incurred by event cancellations.
The Regional Coding Meeting will take place in beautiful, historic downtown Chicago. While in town take advantage of all the exciting activities the city offers. On a tight budget? Then check out the free events. Below you will find a few good reasons to extend your meeting stay into a cost effective vacation getaway.
Great place to stop for information on events and tourist activities.
78 E. Washington,
Chicago, IL 60602
312-744-6630
A great guide to find all of the exciting shows Chicago has to offer like Jersey Boys!
*Free day—August 10
Charter One Pavilion at Northerly Island—Music Venue
Aug. 13—Jason Mraz
Aug. 18—Heaven and Hell with Coheed and Cambria
Chicago Air and Water Show—Aug. 14–16
The Chicago Air & Water Show is the largest spectator event in the United States and the longest ongoing show of its kind in North America.
Chicago Ribs ‘N’ Soul Festival—Aug 14–16
This inaugural three-day event offers a ribs cook-off and vendors selling an array of summertime fare such as barbecue, plus live jazz, R&B and blues music.
Tour of the Chicago Theatre—Aug. 18
The tour encompasses historical and architectural highlights of the building, including the grand lobby areas, majestic auditorium and backstage space (when possible) where performers through the years. $5 for tour.
60th Annual Greek Festival—Aug 21–23
Dig into homemade souvlaki, lamb, chicken, homemade pastries, loukoumades and other Greek specialties at this fair held on church grounds. Includes live music, dancing, a raffle and games.
Free Events
Historic Navy Pier® is Chicago's lakefront playground. And it's the Midwest's #1 tourist and leisure destination, attracting more than 8.6 million visitors a year,
Navy Pier presents a dazzling fireworks display every Wednesday and Saturday from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Wednesdays @ 9:30 p.m.
Saturdays @ 10:15 p.m.
Recapture the fun of the Drive-In movie with Chicago's magnificent skyline as your backdrop. Classic American films are shown on a gigantic screen plus a state-of-the-art sound system. Films are shown on seven consecutive evenings in the summer at dusk.
Chicago's Farmers Markets bring more than 70 vendors selling fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers to over 20 neighborhoods throughout the City of Chicago.
Nestled among lagoons and mature trees, the Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the most beautiful in the country, featuring historical architecture and world-class wildlife exhibits.
Plenty to choose from available all summer long. Some are free and some have an entry fee. Check them all out at Metromix.
Millennium Park is an award-winning center for art, music, architecture and landscape design. The result of a unique partnership between the City of Chicago and the philanthropic community, the 24.5-acre park features the work of world-renowned architects, planners, artists and designers.
With the support of:
