Winter Team Talks

AHIMA Academy for ICD-10

July 24 - 26, 2009 | Planet Hollywood Resort | Las Vegas, NV

  • Overview
  • Program
  • Hotel & Travel
  • Registration & Fees

Experience a dynamic workshop combining two online courses (self-paced) and three days of face-to-face training. The online courses provide basic ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS training and are to be completed upon successfully passing two assessments prior to the workshop. The three-day workshop focuses on engaging the trainer with in-class intermediate and advanced ICD-10 coding exercises, and provides opportunities to ask questions and obtain clarifications. Successful completion of assessments from both the online courses and the face-to-face training are required to receive a Trainer Certificate.

Continuing Education Units Available: Completion of both the in-person and distance education components of the Academy earns 32 CEUs.
Learning Level: 4 Advanced
Learning Category: Coding and Reimbursement

Prerequisites

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:

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

Integrated throughout the workshop are instructional techniques and tips directed at effectively teaching the material to others. 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 Trainer Manual
    This manual includes intermediate and advanced coding exercises for ICD-10-CM in addition to beginner, intermediate and advanced coding exercises for ICD-10-PCS.  These coding exercises will emphasize all aspects of the two coding classification systems in addition to coding conventions and guidelines.
  • Instructor Guide
    The Instructor Guide will include an agenda, lectures (PowerPoint presentations) and assessments for each chapter rationale for the case scenarios in the ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Manual, and teaching tips.  Teaching tips will be embedded throughout the manual providing additional information for the trainers.  An additional section providing information regarding the different learning styles and effective communication skills will also be included. 
  • 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.

Agenda

Speakers

Elizabeth Barta, MSA, RHIA, Professional Practice Resource Specialist, AHIMA


June Bronnert, RHIA, CCS, Manager, Professional Practice Resources, AHIMA

Kathy DeVault, RHIA, CCS, Professional Practice Manager

Ann M. Zeisset, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, Manager, Professional Practice Resources, AHIMA

Friday, July 24 ICD-10-CM

7:30 a.m.
Check-in and Breakfast

8–10 a.m.

  • Orientation to Training Materials and Instructional Methods
  • Infection and Parasitic Diseases
  • Neoplasms
  • Diseases of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs and Disorders

10–10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15–12:15 p.m.

  • Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Mental and Behavioral Disorders
  • Diseases of Nervous System
  • Diseases of Circulatory System
  • Diseases of Respiratory System Diseases of Digestive System

12:15–1:15 p.m.
Lunch

1:15–3:15 p.m.

  • Diseases of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue
  • Diseases of the Genitourinary System Conditions Related to Pregnancy and Childbirth
  • Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period Symptoms, Signs, and Abnormal Clinical and Laboratory Findings

3:15–3:30 p.m.
Break

3:30–5:30 p.m.

  • Injury, Poisoning, and Certain Other Consequences of External Cause and External Causes of Morbidity Complications
  • Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services
  • Site Specific Cases
  • Conclusion and Discussion of Training Tips and Advice

Saturday, July 25 ICD-10-PCS

7:30 a.m.
Check-in and Breakfast

8–10 a.m.
Discussion of ICD-10-PCS Definitions and Guidelines

Coding Procedure in the Medical and Surgical Section

Procedures That Take Out or Eliminate All or a Portion of a Body Part

  • Excision—Root Operation B
  • Resection—Root Operation T
  • Detachment – Root Operation 6
  • Destruction—Root Operation 5
  • Extraction—Root Operation D

10–10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15–12:15 p.m.

Procedures That Take Out Solids/Fluids/Gases from a Body Part

  • Drainage—Root Operation 9
  • Extirpation—Root Operation C
  • Fragmentation—Root Operation F

Procedures Involving Cutting or Separation Only

  • Division—Root Operation 8
  • Release—Root Operation N

Procedures That Put In/Put Back or Move Some/All of a Body Part

  • Transplantation—Root Operation Y
  • Reattachment—Root Operation M
  • Transfer—Root Operation X
  • Reposition—Root Operation S

12:15–1:15 p.m.
Lunch

1:15–3:15 p.m.

Procedures That Alter the Diameter/Route of a Tubular Body Part

  • Restriction—Root Operation V
  • Occlusion—Root Operation L
  • Dilation—Root Operation 7
  • Bypass—Root Operation 1

Procedures That Always Involve a Device

  • Insertion—Root Operation H
  • Replacement—Root Operation R
  • Supplement—Root Operation U
  • Change—Root Operation 2
  • Removal—Root Operation P
  • Revision—Root Operation W

3:15–3:30 p.m.
Break

3:30–5:30 p.m.

Procedures Involving Examination Only

  • Inspection—Root Operation J
  • Map—Root Operation K

Procedures That Define Other Repairs

  • Control—Root Operation 3
  • Repair—Root Operation Q

Procedures That Define Other Objectives

  • Fusion—Root Operation G
  • Alteration—Root Operation 0
  • Creation—Root Operation 4

Sunday, July 26 ICD-10-PCS

7:30 a.m.
Check-in and Breakfast

8–10 a.m.

Coding cases in Medical and Surgical-related Sections (Obstetrics, Placement, Administration, Measurement, and Monitoring,

Extracorporeal Assistance and Performance, Extracorporeal Therapies, Osteopathic, Other Procedures, Chiropractic, and Ancillary Sections of PCS)

10–10:15 a.m.
Break

10:15–12:15 p.m.

Continued Coding Cases in Medical and Surgical-Related Sections (1 hour)

Coding of Complex Cases and Scenarios from Inpatient Health Records Using Both ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS (1 hour)

12:15–1:15 p.m.
Lunch

1:15–3:15 p.m.

Continued Coding of Complex Cases and Scenarios from Inpatient Health Records

3:15–3:30 p.m.
Break

3:30–5:30 p.m.

Continued Coding of Complex Cases and Scenarios from Inpatient Health Records (1.5 hours)

Final Review and Wrap-up (half hour)

Hotel Information

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard, South
Las Vegas, NV

Hotel Reservations

To make hotel reservations please call (877) 244-9474 and reference AHIMA . Discount rates will be offered to AHIMA attendees prior to the cutoff date listed below.

Rate: $119 - Limited Time Offer!
Cut-off  Date: Friday, June 26

Ground Transportation

Airport Shuttles

Approximately $6 - $12 one way
A variety of shuttle/limousine services are available at McCarran, and are located on the west side of baggage claim, outside door exits 7-13. Please note that there are both group shuttle and "for-hire" stretch limousine services.

Taxis

Approximately $20-$25 one way
Taxicabs are available on the east side of baggage claim, outside door exits 1-4.  Airport personnel are available on the taxi curb to assist passengers. Please note: Most taxis will not accept credit card payments. There is a $1.80 charge on all fares originating at the airport. The maximum number of passengers allowed in any taxi is five (5), including infants and children.

Car Rentals

Dedicated McCarran Rent-A-Car Center shuttles depart approximately every five minutes to the new McCarran Rent-A-Car Center. Exit door 10 or 11. For information about the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center, call 702-261-6001.To download the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center brochure, click here.

Save 10-15% of rental cars from Enterprise 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:

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.

Registration with AOE Registration $1600*
AHIMA Member ICD-10 Workshop Only $1900
ICD-10 Workshop Only $2300

* The above rates are discounted prices for attending the Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainers and do not include the AOE price

* Seating is limited to 50 attendees.  Currently the class is at maximum capacity.

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

Four Ways to Register

This session is sold out

  • Online Registration (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 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.