Ingenix Clinical Assessment Solutions and the Des Moines AAPC Chapter would like to invite you to a 4 hour Coding Class “FFS (Level 2) Presentation”focused on chronic condition coding for the Medicare population with specific information pertaining to ICD-9 coding. This class has been approved by the AAPCand offers 4 Continuing Education Credits for each attendee completing the class. Each course provides hands-on practice for attendees. Clinical Assessment Solutions also supplies coding tips and tools to each attendee.
CODING CLASS INFORMATIONDATE / Thursday, August 4th, 2011
TIME / 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM
LOCATION / Dr. Virginia Thompson Auditorium
Iowa Methodist Medical Center
Education and Learning Center
1415 Woodland Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
HOST / Ingenix Clinical Assessment Solutions
REGISTRATION / Please send your name, affiliated practice / group and contact information by July 27th to:
COST / MATERIALS / No Cost. Reminder: Please bring your ICD-9 Code Book.
Lunch will be on “attendee’s own”, may bring quiet lunch,AFTERNOON SNACKS & BEVERAGE provided by the AAPC Des Moines Chapter
Location & Parking Directions: FROM I-235 Eastbound and Westbound:
• Exit I-235 at Keo Way South and follow south to 12th St.
• Turn right on 12th St. and follow the road up the hill to the Iowa Methodist campus.
• Follow the road around the perimeter of the campus and park in the ramp (P) on the west side of the campus.
TO THE CONFERENCE CENTER:
Take the SOUTH elevators in the parking ramp to the ground (G) level.
For additional information or questions, you may contact:Ralph Taeger
515-727-2068
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4 hr FFS (Level 2) Presentation Summary - 2011
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HCC Risk Adjustment Model
ABC’s of federal reimbursement; what health plans need
Risk Adjustment methodology
Interpreting the RAF
HCC Risk Adjustment model overview
Disease interactions
RAF coding example talking points
How documentation & coding impacts RAF
Potential gaps in data collection
What health plans need & Mandate from CMS
Foundation for Reimbursement
The anatomy and structure of E&M codes
E&M MDM Relevance to Coding & Documentation
Lessons Learned From Chart Review
Case study: Ms. Rodriguez (Medicare FFS vs. Medicare Advantage)
The Difference – FFS vs Medicare Advantage Reporting
Conditions that impact the severity of disease
The superbill
Illness burden defined by ICD-9 under HIPAA
General ICD-9 Coding Concepts
Coding chronic kidney disease (CKD)
Coding stroke & late effects of stroke
Coding hypertension & chronic kidney disease
Coding hypertensive heart disease
Coding underlying diseases & manifestations
Coding pressure ulcers
Coding malignant neoplasms
Coding acute and old healed MI
Coding protein calorie malnutrition
Coding substance abuse & dependence
Coding traumatic vs. pathological fractures
Coding complications of medical & surgical care
Coding methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)
Medical Record Documentation
The SOAP format
Documentation requirements
Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
What health plans need (review)