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 MS-DRGs for fiscal year (FY) 2010.  This event will present practical examples and best practices for documenting and developing a clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program, and assuring documentation through the physician query process.

In addition, we will identify coding professionals’ knowledge gaps in anatomy and physiology needed to effectively transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS.

How You Will Benefit—Top Reasons You Should Attend

1. Familiarize yourself with the most recent developments regarding new government audits.
2. Increase your knowledge of how to accurately report the more challenging aspects of coding through roundtable discussion.
3. Learn how the transition to Version 5010 will impact HIM professionals and their organizations
4. Learn about the important changes for the 2009 PQRI.

Continuing Education Units Available:12
Learning Level: 3 Analysis/Application
Learning Category: Coding, Compliance

Monday, September 14, 2009

7:30–8:30 a.m.
Registration
Continental Breakfast

8:30–8:45 a.m.
Welcome

Marci Vanderbosch, RHIT, WSHIMA President
WSHIMA

8:45–10:45 a.m.
Preparing to Transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS for Coding Professionals

Ann Zeisset, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, AHIMA

A discussion about the latest on the implementation dates for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS in the US. 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. Session focuses on the potential impact of making the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS and identifies planning and preparation methods to use during this transition period.

10:45–11 a.m.
Networking Break

11 a.m.–12 noon
Physician Quality Review Initiative (PQRI) in 2009

Diane Sandvick, CCS-P, CPC, Cascade Valley Hospital and Clinics

Overview of PQRI 2007 and forward, including quality measures and reporting options with excerpts from the 2007 reporting experience. Hear about important changes for the 2009 PQRI, and gain a roadmap to get started on including determination of eligibility, selection of the PQRI reporting option that best fits the physician practice, the 2009 PQRI Participation Decision Tree and other significant documents to guide implementation, and establishment of office workflow. Walk through the process with a preventive care measures group.

12 noon–1 p.m.
Lunch

1–3 p.m.
Anatomy Review for ICD-10-PCS

Becky Scheid, CST/RST, Program Director, Surgical Technology Program, Spokane Community College

This presentation will review the anatomy of the muscular system and address specific muscles and how they are categorized in ICD-10-PCS. The main objective is to learn the muscles by name and their location in the body, classifying each one in its anatomic location.

3–4 p.m.
Version 5010: Final Rule to Modify HIPAA Transaction Standards for Implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS

Melanie Endicott, MBA/HCM, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, 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 special focus on Version 5010 of the HIPAA electronic transaction standards
• 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.
• Explains how the final rule will impact HIM professionals and their organizations
• Describes the steps HIM professionals can take to assist their facilities during this period of transition.

Participants will receive a list of resources useful in preparing for the modifications.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

7:30– 8:30 a.m.
Registration

8:30–10:30 a.m.
ICD-9-CM and MS-DRG Updates for 2010

Sara Kutz, RHIA, CCS, Information Review Specialist, Case Mix Analysis, Inc.

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, and FY2010 MS-DRGs as described in the Final Rule issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the Inpatient Prospective Payment System.

10:30–10:45 a.m.
Networking Break

10:45–11:45 a.m.
Coding Roundtable
WSHIMA

11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Lunch

12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Coding Compliance – Current Issues and Opportunities

Catherine Wakefield, CPA, FHFMA, CIA, CHC, Vice President, Corporate Compliance and Internal Audit, MultiCare Health System

This presentation will cover new government audits including RACs and Medicaid, auditing in an electronic medical record, and charge capture opportunities.

1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Implementation of a Clinical Documentation Integrity Program

Jenn Mykland, MHA, MultiCare Health System

This presentation will cover how MultiCare Medical System uses a clinical documentation integrity program with an electronic health record (EHR). The speaker will also address the productivity and tracking tools used to ensure the program results in accurate and compliant documentation, which leads to appropriate reimbursement.

2:45–3 p.m.
Network Break

3–4 p.m.
Managing an Effective Query Process

Melanie Endicott, MBA/HCM, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, AHIMA

Accurate documentation is the key to ensuring quality coding. Healthcare facilities should establish policies and procedures for ensuring 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.

Hotel Information

Renaissance Seattle Hotel

515 Madison Street

Seattle, WA 98104

206-583-0300

Hotel Reservations

To make hotel reservations please call (800) 546-9184 and use the meeting reference code AHIMA. Discount rates will be offered to AHIMA attendees prior to the cutoff date listed below.

Rate: $152.00 - Limited Time Offer!
Cut-off  Date: Monday, August 17, 2009
Website link:  http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/seasm-renaissance-seattle-hotel/

Ground Transportation

 

Airport Shuttles

Downtown Airporter

$11.00 one way or $18.00 round trip

Shuttle van fares are charged per person.  Check with the attendant for children's rates.

 

Taxis

Taxis may carry up to 4passengers, and may charge additional rates for each extra passenger.  Metered rate may vary from the approximate rates quoted below.

Taxi:  Seattle-Tacoma 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.

Early Bird Pricing (before August 14 28th EXTENDED!)
	Both Days	Day 1	Day 2
Price	$395	$295	$295
AHIMA Member Price	$349	$249	$249
Regular Pricing (after August 14 28th )
	Both Days	Day 1	Day 2
Price	$499	$399	$399
AHIMA Member Price	$455	$355	$355

Contact Customer Relations at 1-800-335-5535 for more information.

 

Four Ways to Register

• Online Registration CLOSED, Onsite registration is 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.

Space Needle—Seattle’s Landmark!

Puyallup Fair—Free Entertainment, Food, Rides, Concerts, and Exhibits!
 
Seattle Seahawks Football versus St. Louis Rams—September 13, For more information and tickets, please visit
 
Washington Huskies College Football
September 12—Huskies versus Idaho
September 19—Huskies versus USC—
For more information and tickets, please visit here
 
Woodland Park Zoo—Woodland Park Zoo encompasses 92 acres and features more than 1,090 individual animals representing nearly 300 species. The grounds are divided into what are known as bioclimatic zones, the unique habitats around the world, from tropical rain forests to the frigid climes of the Far North. 
 
The Puppet Show—Only Available until September 13. Forget everything you've come to expect from puppets. Pinocchio and Elmo these guys aren't! Sculpture, video, photography, and other media center around unique puppets created by 29 different artists from different generations. The subject matter of these pieces ranges from the obvious (control) to the more obscure (politics).

 
Concerts: For more info or tickets, please visit here.

• Keane- September 10  @ Moore Theatre
• John Kay and Steppenwolf- September 11 @ Emerald Queen Casino
• Sugar Ray-September 11 @ Showbox Theater
  
• Keith Urban- September 12 @ Tacoma Dome
  
• Arj Barker- September 12 @ Showbox Theater
  
• Porcupine Tree- September 15 @ Moore Theatre
  
• Pink- September 15 @ Wamu Theater
  
• Miley Cyrus- September 16 @ Tacoma Dome
  
• Sha Na Na- September 17, 18, 19, 20  @ Benaroya Hall
  
• Billy Squier-September 19 @ Emerald Queen Casino
• Diane Schuur- September 19 @ Snoqualmie Casino
  
• Bad Brains- September 19 @ El Corazon
• Pet Shop Boys- September 20 @ Moore Theatre 
  

Free Events
 
Pike Place Market—The heartbeat of Seattle! Situated along the water, the market was originally founded to allow produce growers to sell directly to consumers. Today, it's a protected historic district that inundates you with sights, sounds, smells, and the best people-watching in town.    (Market Heritage Tours include a fee)
 
Seattle’s Really Free Market—A monthly event (every last Saturday) where members of the Seattle DIY community form a short-term marketplace and offer everything for 100 percent free! Browse through the hundreds of items ripe for the taking, or even get a free massage or hair cut! If you have stuff you no longer need or use, feel free to bring it with you. Everything will find a home!
 
Fremont Oktoberfest—September 18–20  The Fremont Oktoberfest is the kick off to fall! Just as eclectic as the neighborhood that hosts it, Fremont's Oktoberfest is about more than beer. Witness a chainsaw pumpkin carving contest, hear live entertainment, eat great food, check out the crafts, and more.