Nelly Leon-Chisen, RHIA
Join the Coding Clinic's Nelly Leon-Chisen as she provides the latest updates on coding guidance so that you can ensure your coding is compliant and you have the most current official guidance.
Bonus: Submit your coding questions to mherr@decisionhealth.com by June 1, and we'll get them to Nelly so she can answer them during the conference. Please use “Nelly question” in your email’s subject line.
Arlynn Hansell, PT, HCS-D, HCS-H, HCS-O, COS-C
Don’t be stumped by complication coding! ICD-10 offers a very large selection of complication codes. Get insight into how to code complications, including those involving fractures, bypass procedures/revisions, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) that requires a new stent, moving from a 7th character A to a D, infectious diseases and more.
TOOL: Complications coding guide
J’non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C
Properly coding for wounds is of great importance as the wound clinical grouping is one of the most common under PDGM. This session will walk you through the proper steps and analysis needed to decide which codes to assign for these conditions. We’ll also take a look at coding wound complications including trauma wounds and burns and walk through some of the new codes implemented in the FY2020 ICD-10 update for deep tissue injuries.
TOOL: Coding complicated wounds guide
12:40 p.m. — 1:40 p.m.J’non Griffin, RN, MHA, HCS-D, HCS-C, HCS-H, COS-C
Properly coding for wounds is of great importance as the wound clinical grouping is one of the most common under PDGM. This session will walk you through the proper steps and analysis needed to decide which codes to assign for these conditions. We’ll also take a look at coding wound complications including trauma wounds and burns and walk through some of the new codes implemented in the FY2020 ICD-10 update for deep tissue injuries.
TOOL: Coding complicated wounds guide
Brandi Whitemyer, RN, CDIP, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-O
Neoplasms will be one of the most frequently queried diagnoses under PDGM. Understanding the neoplasm guidelines and sequencing issues are the key to accurately coding neoplasms and their related complications. In this session, learn how to identify when a query for further specification is needed, how to code for both common and uncommon complications of neoplastic disease along with the comorbid conditions often seen in these complex patients and review the impact these cases will have on reimbursement in a PDGM setting.
TOOL: Neoplasm morphology and histopathology quick reference
Nelly Leon-Chisen, RHIA
Join the Coding Clinic's Nelly Leon-Chisen as she provides the latest updates on coding guidance so that you can ensure your coding is compliant and you have the most current official guidance.
Bonus: Submit your coding questions to mherr@decisionhealth.com by June 1, and we'll get them to Nelly so she can answer them during the conference. Please use “Nelly question” in your email’s subject line.
Lynn Speckels, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C
Incomplete information in the clinical record and having to call clinicians/and or physicians for clarification is the number one barrier to coders’ productivity, according to a 2019 DecisionHealth survey. During this session, get strategies to address this and other major barriers to coders’ productivity including focusing on intake, working closely with doctor offices on referrals, processes for getting information on patients discharged from inpatient facilities and more. Plus, learn specific ways to improve productivity in coding in light of changes around PDGM.
TOOL: Intake, referral and pre-coding checklist for efficient PDGM coding
Jennifer Warfield
Focus on ways to make training on clinical and regulatory topics both fun and interactive. In this session, expert Jennifer Warfield will explore creative ideas to get you energized and ready to revamp your training when you return to the office. Watch a firsthand demonstration of interactive training ideas that you can implement on your own. Delve into topics including ways to help coders understand where to look to find applicable diagnoses.
TOOL: Quick reference guide for unacceptable ICD-10 codes in PDGM
12:40 p.m. — 1:40 p.m.Arlynn Hansell, PT, HCS-D, HCS-H, HCS-O, COS-C
Get an overview of the OASIS items that impact under PDGM. Work through case studies that show how incorrect OASIS responses can affect reimbursement. Learn about the nuances of M1033 (Risk for hospitalization) and M18xx functional items and how they play within the clinical group to affect reimbursement.
TOOL: Examples of incorrect OASIS affecting reimbursement
Lynn Speckels, BSN, RN, HCS-D, COS-C
Get tips on how to get ahead in your career as a coder or reviewer. Review strategies on how to move up the career ladder, recommendations for skills to develop in order to get to the next level and suggestions for ways to get more recognition professionally.
TOOL: Sample resume template
Sandy Decker, RN, BSN
From changes in regulation to PDGM, get all the latest compliance developments. Plus, learn the most common reasons for claims denials and gain an understanding of where those issues are outlined in the regulations.
Robert W. Markette, Jr., JD, CHC, HCS-C
Without a solid process for receiving and responding to complaints, your compliance plan won’t uncover issues before they become bigger problems for your agency (Element 4 of a compliance program). And without a plan to protect the anonymity of complainants and prevent retaliation against whistleblowers, you’re unlikely to receive those complaints. An effective compliance plan must also include disciplinary guidelines and procedures for enforcing disciplinary action (Element 5). Learn best practices for receiving complaints and setting effective standards for consequences.
TOOL: Checklist for employee discipline
Arlene Maxim, RN, HCS-C
Forewarned is forearmed: Study the top 10 home health survey issues so you can be better prepared when surveyors come calling. Learn what surveyors are targeting and how you can avoid deficiencies.
Robert W. Markette, Jr., JD, CHC, HCS-C
Are you ready for a surveyor to ring your bell? What if the DOJ or DOL is at your door? The more prepared you are ahead of time, the better the outcome of that visit is likely to be. Learn how to respond, how to prepare your staff, and how to establish a process for escalation should issues arise.
TOOL: Policy on employees’ rights in a survey/investigation
Sharon Harder
Conducting an effective compliance audit can help you nip issues in the bud before they blossom into bigger problems for your agency. Learn how you can use audits to monitor compliance and reduce problems (Element 6 of a compliance program). Then, discover how to implement and measure the effectiveness of your audits. Finally, learn how to develop compliant policies for corrective action (Element 7).
All Coding Summit attendees must have a 2020 ICD-10-CM manual OR the Home Health Coding Center. We recommend:
*Note: You must have a coding manual to take the HCS-D and HCS-H exams.