AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS
Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis and Procedure Coding
CEUs: 32
Event type: In-Person Meeting
Learning Category: Coding and Reimbursement
Note: There are several different locations that AHIMA is having this in-person training session throughout the US; listed below are the closest to KY.
Location: Louisville, KY
When: August 29 to August 31, 2012 (2 day training class)
Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. EST
Cleveland Information and registration: Register Now
Location: Chicago, IL
When: October 4 to October 6, 2012 (2 day training class)
Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Cleveland Information and registration: Register Now
Training for the Transition!
Description: Experience a dynamic training program that teaches coding professionals how to become proficient in the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding system while preparing them to train other coding professionals in these systems. Students interested in learning ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure coding should register for this program. Students interested in learning ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding only should register for the AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM: Building Expert Trainers in Diagnosis Coding. Please note that stand alone ICD-10-PCS programs are not offered separately.
The AHIMA Academy for ICD-10-CM/PCS begins with two, self-paced online courses (completion required prior to live training), and continues with a three-day, face-to-face workshop. The two online courses provide basic training in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS code sets, and are conducted on AHIMA’S remote, web-based Distance Education Campus. At the face-to-face workshop, trainers will focus on in-class coding exercises while modeling training techniques. The first day of the face-to-face training focuses on ICD-10-CM and days two and three focus on ICD-10-PCS coding. After successful completion of both the online and face-to-face training portions, attendees may complete an assessment in order to earn an AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certificate.
PLEASE NOTE: Trainer Certificates are granted in a time-limited manner with an option to renew for a fee. As code sets and guidelines evolve over time, trainers will be required to renew their certificates in order to maintain AHIMA approval as an ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer. The success of the industry transition to ICD-10-CM/PCS is dependent on the continued commitment of trainers. AHIMA will streamline the renewal process by providing you with a free copy of the 2011 Instructor’s Guide and all necessary RLA materials.
2012 ICD-10 Summit
When: April 16-17, 2012 with a computer assisted coding workshop on April 18, 2012
Time: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. CST
Location: Baltimore, MD
Event type: In-Person Meeting
Learning Category: Coding and Reimbursement
Information and registration: Register Now
Go to the registration page for more updated information as AHIMA posts it.
Principal Diagnosis Selection: Understand the factors to determine the appropriate codes
Free White Paper: Principal DX Selection Paper
Inpatient coders often struggle with principal diagnosis selection. A clear understanding of the definition of principal diagnosis and the factors that play into principal diagnosis selection is extremely important, but oftentimes confusing. The circumstances of the patient’s admission into the hospital always govern the selection of principal diagnosis. However, there is guidance available on principal diagnosis selection when the case may be challenging.
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What is the definition of a Principle Diagnosis?
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Sequencing when multiple diagnoses are present
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What to do when a definitive diagnosis has not been established
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Principle Diagnosis when there are unforeseen circumstances and complications
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