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2014 California Healthcare Conference


I attended the 2014 California Healthcare Conference presented by MCHC at the Anaheim Convention Center. It was my first chance to attend a coding conference.

It was an opportunity to network with other coders and meet new ones and learn the latest coding news. Some of the workshops included suggestions on how to improve ICD-10 documentation by working with providers;   the importance of compliance manuals,  HIPPA and fraud, waste and abuse was covered; being proactive in audit plans  for coding, contracts and patient care.  I also took “Advanced Human Anatomy in Coding” and musculoskeletal system which will be an integral part of the detail needed for ICD-10. “Ethics for coders” was a great refresher as we advocate for our physicians to get paid and we stay away from illegal behavior or practices.  There was a hands-on auditing session which is always a great refresher on what to look for in documentation.

Many of the workshops were presented by Annie Boynton (Director Provider Regulatory Compliance (ICD-10) Communication, Adoption & Training at UnitedHealth Group) who is an expert on ICD-10 and many other things!  In the workshop, “Effectively Communicating with Providers”, she covered communication techniques in general and then made them specific to use with providers in building rapport and overcoming barriers to communication.  She had ideas for one-on-one conversations and group/department presentations.  Linda’s HCC Coding workshop was informative and concise with good audience participation.

The next one will be held March 19-21, 2015 be sure to check out their web page for more information.
 (http://coderclass.com/)


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Location: Poway, CA, USA

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