Do you want to learn the latest on coding and reimbursement issues and “hot topics” for health information 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 implications of national hospital quality measures, and how to ensure equitable reimbursement through maintaining an accurate charge description master (CDM). Clinical topics relevant to coding professionals, such as lower extremity angiography and intervention coding are included.

How You Will Benefit—Top Reasons You Should Attend

1. Familiarize yourself with the most recent developments regarding recovery audit contractors (RAC)
2. Increase your knowledge of the major changes proposed for the 2010 OPPS and best practices
3. Identify knowledge gaps in anatomy and physiology needed to effectively transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS
4. 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

Thursday, August 20

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

8:30–8:45 a.m.
Welcome and Introduction

Stephanie Luthi-Terry, MNHIMA President

8:45–10:45 a.m.
CY10 OPPS Proposed Rule—Best Practices in OPPS

Jugna Shah, MPH, President and Founder, Nimitt Consulting

CMS is expected to propose many changes for the 2010 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) based on ambulatory payment classifications (APCs). A review of the overall proposed rule along with detailed explanations of the most significant proposed payment related and operational changes will be presented. Attendees have an opportunity to understand the proposed changes during the proposed rule-making cycle and determine if they would like to submit official comments to CMS either in favor of proposed changes for 2010 or against proposed changes that if made final could result in decreased outpatient reimbursement or increased operational burden. Attendees will gain an understanding of the major changes CMS has proposed for the 2010 OPPS.

10:45–11 a.m.
Networking Break

11 a.m.–12 noon
Managing an Effective Query Process

Kathryn DeVault, RHIA, CCS, 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.

12 noon–1 p.m.
Lunch

1–3 p.m.
Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs): Ready or Not, Here They Come!

Virginia Gleason, JD, MPA, CPHRM, CHC, Precyse Solutions

As the RAC program rolls out nationwide, the healthcare industry is preparing for a new world in contractor driven audits. The CMS status report on the Use of recovery audit contractors (RACs) provides valuable information from the three-state pilot project. This information provides insight into what to expect as the permanent RAC program is implemented. This program will discuss preparation strategies and areas for defensive audits based on known RAC focus and ideas for ongoing education. The program will also include information on patterns identified from the RAC demonstration project and practical lessons learned from hospitals part of the demonstration projection.

3–4 p.m.
Implications of National Hospital Quality Measures: Accurate Data Collection and HIM Role in Data Collection

Mary Bessinger, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CPHQ, QuadraMed Corporation

Joint Commission Performance Measurement Initiative activities continue to gain exposure in today’s transparent healthcare environment. Each year the number of measurements and the amount of data collected has grown and will soon not only impact the inpatient but also the outpatient population. Quality Managers understand they don't just need to involve more staff in this process, they also need a broader range of expertise in tackling the issues surrounding performance measurement initiatives. Learn how HIM can become a champion in this process by applying our rich knowledge in clinical documentation to impact and improve your hospital's performance measurement initiatives. The speaker will share actual models and achievable results. Finally, you will learn how to bridge concurrent coding initiatives and documentation improvement programs into this process.

Friday, August 21, 2009

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

8:30–10:30 a.m.
Preparing to Transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS for Coding Professionals

Kathryn DeVault, RHIA, CCS, AHIMA

This presentation will discuss the latest on the implementation dates for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS in the US. Further, 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 transition period. To assist HIM lead and manage this transition, 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 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.
Ensure Equitable Reimbursement through an Accurate Charge Description Master

Mark Dietz, RHIA, Mark Dietz Heath Care Consulting

The Charge Description Master (CDM) plays an important role in the revenue cycle process for every healthcare facility. The importance of the CDM has accelerated as providers try to obtain equitable reimbursement and continually focus on this area, which will obtain the greatest financial return with a facility’s limited resources. We will discuss the key elements of a CDM that HIM professionals need to understand to ensure equitable reimbursement for their organization by ensuring the accuracy of the CDM. Attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the CDM and its role in a facility’s revenue cycle process.

12 noon–1 p.m.
Lunch

1–3 p.m.
Lower Extremity Angiography and Interventions

Jeff Majchrzak, RT(R), CNMT, RCC, CIRCC, MedLearn

This presentation will cover lower extremity angiography and intervention coding including, ipsilateral and contralateral studies, antegrade and retrograde procedures, additional selective studies following the basic exam (75774), review of rules governing transcatheter therapy procedures and PTA, infusion therapy, and intravascular sending procedure case scenarios.

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

Jill Clark, MBA, 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 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.

Hotel Information

Minneapolis Airport Marriott

2020 East American Boulevard

Bloomington, MN 55425

952-854-7441

Hotel Reservations

To make hotel reservations please call (800) 228-9290  or (952) 854-7441and use the meeting reference code AHIMA. Discount rates will be offered to AHIMA attendees prior to the cutoff date listed below.

Rate: $129.00 - Limited Time Offer!
Cut-off  Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Ground Transportation

Airport Shuttles

The Minneapolis Airport Marriott provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from the Airport.  Please contact the Marriott directly at 952-854-7441 to arrange a pick-up.

Taxis

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

Taxi:  Approximately $12-$15 each way to and from the Airports.

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 July 23 August 12 Early Bird Extended!
	Both Days	Day 1	Day 2
Price	$395	$295	$295
AHIMA Member Price	$349	$249	$249
Regular Pricing
	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 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.

During your free time, be sure to check out all the fun activities the city has to offer!

Mall of America—The mall features something for everyone, including 520 stores, 50 restaurants and attractions!

Science Museum of Minnesota—Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary RMS Titanic's compelling human stories as best told through hundreds of authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations.

2009 Minnesota Renaissance Festival—August 22–October 4 Enjoy themed weekends, hand-made crafts, and entertainment, and eat like a king and queen at this amazing festival!

Rock the River Tour—August 16 A high energy music tour traveling up the Mississippi River in July and August 2009.

When We Are Married—July 4–August 30 An accomplished British novelist, essayist and playwright, J.B. Priestley is perhaps best known for his play An Inspector Calls. Written in 1938, When We Are Married remains an audience favorite today and will be directed by Associate Artistic Director John Miller-Stephany.

St. Paul Saints Baseball—Home games on August 15, 16, 18, 19, and 20.

Free Events

Saint Paul’s Farmers’ Market—Food, Plants, Live Music!

Minneapolis Farmers’ Market—At the Minneapolis Farmers Market, we take great pride in our longstanding history. Since our Lyndale Market opened back in 1937, we’ve been a source for fresh produce and products for people all over the Twin Cities area.

Como Zoo—Como Zoo and Marjorie McNeely Conservatory are open every day of the year.

Minneapolis Institute of Arts—This internationally renowned museum boasts a permanent collection of more than 80,000 items representing prehistoric to modern eras.

Minnesota Sculpture Garden—Located next to Walker Art Center, this facility is the country's largest urban sculpture garden. More than 40 examples of modern, three-dimensional art are spread across 11 acres, and the best-known is arguably a 52-foot spoon holding a 9½-foot cherry titled Spoonbridge and Cherry by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen.