Description:

·         How ICD-9 Codes are Used

·         Learning to Think Like a Coder

·         Selection & Sequencing Primary & “Other” Diagnoses  

·         Tour of the ICD-9-CM Coding Manual

·         The Proper Steps for Accurate Coding

·         Recognizing Coding Conventions

·         Overview of General Coding Guidelines

·         Impact of PPS on ICD-9 Coding

·         Intro to V & E Codes, Diabetes, Fractures, Symptoms

·         Coding Diagnostic Statements

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Registration Deadline is September 17th!
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Educational Goals:

• Translate Clinical Terminology into ICD-9 Coding Language
  
• Navigate the ICD-9-CM
  
• Follow General Coding Guidelines
  
• Utilize Universal Coding & Publisher Specific Conventions
  
• Learn Rules for Completion of OASIS-C ICD-9 M Items
  
• Demystify V & E Codes
  
• Assign Codes for DM, CVA, Fractures, Symptoms
  
• Sequence & Code Basic Diagnostic Statements

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CEUs and CEU Provider:

This program has been approved for 0.65 Nursing CEUs by Iowa Health Home Care IBON approved provider #308. Participants must attend the entire program to receive CEU credit. 

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Presenter:

Sparkle Sparks, PT, MPT, COS-C

Sparkle Sparks has been in home care as a consultant, direct care provider, PPS analyst, staff educator and OASIS & ICD-9 coding instructor since 1994. Ms. Sparks is a Homecare Coding Specialist-Diagnosis and served as an advisor to and member of the Board of Specialty Medical Coding. She is also the 2007 recipient of the APTA’s “Excellence in Homecare Award” in recognition of the exceptional contribution of a Home Health Section member in promoting home care and physical therapy practice. Sparkle is a Senior Associate Consultant with OASIS Answers, Inc.

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Group discounts are available for this workshop!
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Lodging

Room blocks have been reserved at the following hotels:

Hilton Garden Inn
8600 Northpark Dr.
Johnston, IA 50131
Tel: (515)270-8990 Fax: (515)727-4949
www.hiltongardeninn.com
Standard Room Rate: $109
Standard King Suite: $129

Stoney Creek Inn
5291 Stoney Creek Ct.
Johnston, IA 50131
Tel: (515)334-9000
www.stoneycreekinn.com
Standard Room Rate: $89

The Sleep Inn
I80-35 Exit 125
11211 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 50322
Tel: (515)270-2424
www.heartofamericahotels.com/SleepInnDesMoines/index.html
Standard Room Rate: $74.95
Block ID: 4048

The Wildwood Lodge
I80-34 Exit 124
11431 Forest Avenue
Clive, IA 50325
Tel: (515)222-9876
http://www.heartofamericahotels.com/WildwoodLodgeDesMoines/index.html
Standard Room Rate: $79
Block ID 3420

Be sure to reference Iowa Alliance in Home Care when making room reservations.

Feel free to contact other area hotels to negotiate room rates.

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Food & Beverage

IAHC has implemented a policy of having attendees provide their own food and beverage items at workshops. Attendees should be informed that they are responsible for providing all food and beverage items for this workshop. IAHC will not offer any food or beverage items at this workshop.

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Handouts

IAHC has implemented a policy of having attendees print the handouts to bring with them to the workshop. IAHC will email the program handouts to attendees (attendee names and emails are required on this form) one week prior to the event date. Attendees must download, print and bring their handouts to the workshop. IAHC will not provide handouts for attendees when they arrive at the workshop. Bring your current ICD-9-CM Coding Manual to the workshop...And be prepared to learn concepts and strategies that will teach you how to paint your diagnoses by number!

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Don't forget to register for the intermediate level coding on September 22nd!
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Home Care Coding Specialist Exam

The HCS-D Exam will be held October 1, 2010 at the IAHC office (1520 High Street, Des Moines, IA 50309).  The exam will start at 10:00 a.m.  Instructions regarding arrival time will be emailed to registrants.

Click here to register for the HCS-D exam

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As always, thank you for your interest in IAHC education activities, and we look forward to your continued participation.  Remember, when you invest your education dollars in IAHC educational events, 100% of your investment is returned to you in your Alliance's advocacy and services.