Educational Opportunities for ICD-10

With an implementation date of Oct 1, 2013, education and training activities should focus right now on issues related to preparedness and implementation planning. This includes understanding the final rule and implementation timelines, a fundamental knowledge of the changes in the new codes sets, and acquiring the skills and tools needed to assess staff knowledge and skills.

AHIMA offers many education opportunities to give you the competitive edge needed for ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation. As an added benefit, members receive special discounted pricing. New products and programs are being added regularly so check back often.

Web-based Distance Education

• ICD-10-CM Proficiency Assessment
• ICD-10-PCS Proficiency Assessment
• ICD-10-CM Overview: Deciphering the Code Web-based training
• ICD-10-PCS Overview: Deciphering the Code Web-based training
• Coming Soon: ICD-10-CM/PCS Virtual Meeting

Training Programs

• AHIMA Academy for ICD-10
  November 16-18 | Baltimore, MD
• ICD-10 Implementation for Hospitals
  November 12 | Virtual Meeting | 12 Noon - 2:00 PM Central
  December 17 | Repeat Broadcast | 12 Noon - 2:00 PM Central
  The implementation of ICD-10 in the United States is on the horizon, and along with it, the transition from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS. This virtual meeting will provide the necessary strategies to successfully make the transition. ICD-10 implementation will impact virtually every aspect of business in healthcare organizations which will require a detailed implementation plan for maximum success. Review will include the current status of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS in the United States and discuss key elements to prepare for the future implementation of ICD-10.
• Presentation Kit: Planning to Implement ICD-10-CM/PCS
  This ready-made presentation kit provides everything needed to deliver a presentation that will provide an overview to prepare for the implementation of ICD-10-CM/PCS. The presentation provides a brief overview of similarities and differences between the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS classification systems to set the stage for preparation. In addition, implementation issues due to ICD-10 are covered so the speaker’s audience will be able to identify next steps for their organizations to be prepared for ICD-10 implementation.
• Save the Date for 2010 ICD-10 Live Meetings:
  •  AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS, February 19-21, Huntington Beach, CA
  • 2010 ICD-10 Summit: Beyond Compliance to Strategic Advantage, April 12-13, Washington, DC
  • Location and venues for the following meetings will be available soon:
  • AHIMA Academy for ICD-10, Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis Coding, April 24-25
  • AHIMA Academy for ICD-10, Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis and Procedure Coding, June 4-6
  • AHIMA Academy for ICD-10, Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis and Procedure Coding, July 29-31
  • AHIMA Academy for ICD-10, Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis and Procedure Coding, August 18-20
  • AHIMA Academy for ICD-10, Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis and Procedure Coding, September 30-October 2
  • AHIMA Academy for ICD-10, Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis Coding, November 13-14

Publications

• ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Preview book and CD
• ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Preview Exercises
• Implementing ICD-10-CM/PCS for Hospitals
• Pocket Guide of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS

Audio Seminars

• Understanding and Using ICD-10-PCS (archived from April 10, 2007)
• Understanding and Using ICD-10-CM (archived from May 1, 2008)
• ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS: Prepare for Tomorrow, Today! (archived from January 15, 2009)
  

AHIMA Live Learning Center

Now the world of AHIMA meetings, conferences, and events is just a click away!

The AHIMA Live Learning Center has added the ICD-10 Summit: Beyond Compliance to Strategic Advantage to its roster. The summit was a primary source for information, education, training, and resources for ICD-10 preparedness and implementation. The two-day event was well-attended and led by opinion leaders, speakers, experts, and practitioners with insight and knowledge about ensuring successful implementation and achieving a healthy return on investment during the transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS. Now, all summit sessions are available for purchase. Whether you couldn’t make it to the summit, or attended and want to review the information you gathered there or share it with your colleagues, the Live Learning Center lets you download a session MP3, ready for immediate playback.

Available sessions (purchased separately or in packages) include:

• A Perspective on ICD-10 and Its Significance
• ICD-10 Strategic Planning and Collaboration
• Building a Project Team for Strategic Advantage
• Your Strategic IT Plan: Back to the Drawing Board?
• Projecting Impact on Claims, Revenue and Collections
• And others!

The AHIMA Live Learning Center was created to help busy HIM professionals find the time to learn about current industry issues and events. Access a host of recorded knowledge from select AHIMA meetings, conferences, and events—all at affordable prices and without the added cost of travel. Visit the Live Learning Center today. The ICD-10 Summit is just a click away!

Free Webcasts

ICD-10 Implementation: What's Next?			Click to go to Webcast
			Click to download .mp3
			Click for RSS feed
			Click for iTunes feed Download the Resource Book

• Beginning the Transition to ICD-10 (for AHIMA members only)
  To access the Webcast as a member, visit the AHIMA CoP: go to www.ahima.org, sign in using the myAHIMA box in the upper right-hand corner, type in your member ID number and password, and click “Login”. The links to the Webinar, resource book, and mp3 file are under “Community Links”. To become a member and gain access to this free resource, visit www.ahima.org/membership.