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The following is a link to a free guide from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on ICD-10 Implementation Guide for Small and Medium Practices. Guide book There are 7 sections, the titles include: 1. Introduction to ICD-10 2. About ICD-10 3. Limitaitons of ICD-9 4. Benefits of ICD-10 5. Comparing ICD-9 and ICD-10 6. Implementing ICD-10 7. Next steps It is a great guide to getting started with ICD-10.   #HCC #ICD10 #CMS #ICD9 #RiskAdjustment #MedicalCoding       Disclaimer: This guidance is to be used for an easy reference; the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM code books and the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting are the authoritative references for accurate and complete coding. This blog may contain references or links to statutes, regulations, or other policy materials. It is not intended to take the place of either the written law or regulations.   The information presented herein is for general informational purpos...

If you are looking for CPC classes, the following is information on classes offered by Medical Coding & Healthcare Compliance ( MCHC). Options for the CPC/COC course: Option 1 - Online : A : CPC/COC Course ONLY $799 + $10.95 (shipping fee) = $809.95 (if paid in full) B: CPC/COC Course with Coding Manuals $1,024 + 10.95 (shipping fee) = $1,034.95 (if paid in full) C: CPC/COC Bundle Package Includes Online Course, Textbook/Workbook, The Three Coding Manuals (CPT, HCPCS & ICD-9) and The Certification Exam. $1,200.00 + $10.95 shipping fee = $1,210.95 Option 2 - Boot Camp : CPC/COC Exam Boot camp is an intense and detailed course aimed to provide coding concepts and principles to promote correct coding. The course will prepare participants for the AAPC, Certified Professional Coder (CPC/COC ) exam. Class begins at 8:00am and ends at 3:30pm (8-12 on day three). The Course Fee is $989.00 Option 3 - Classroom : The CPC/COC Classroom meets nightly 2-days a week fo...

I want to pass along a great source for education.  I have attended their conference and came away with a great deal of knowledge.  Check out their website for details on current conferences and classes Training From their web site : Medical Coding & Healthcare Compliance (MCHC) provides practice management solutions. MCHC provides: ·         Quality (we think even fun) Educational services including CEUs ·         Compliance and Medical Record Audits ·         Billing Services ·         Coding Services ·         Consulting Services (some things just require unique attention) The Healthcare industry is ever changing; MCHC is ready to make the transition a breeze. Explore our website for complete service details and see how MCHC can enhance your practice and education training program...

The following is a link from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) on their recommendations for ICD-10-CM/PCS Documentation Tips. It is quite useful and very readable.  Clinical Documentation Improvements (CDI) Tips are listed by Chapter.   See the Table of Contents on page 2. ICD-10-CM/PCS Documentation Tips  

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How to start implementation of ICD-10-CM implementation per Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Outreach/NPC/Downloads/2015-02-26-ICD10.pdf this information was presented through the National Provider Call. To Receive Notification of Upcoming MLN Connects Calls : Subscribe   to the weekly MLN Connects Provider eNews for the latest Medicare program information, MLN Connects Call announcements, other event announcements, claims and pricer information, and MLN educational product updates. Visit us at http://www.cms.gov/NPC to learn more about our program and calls.     *MLN Connects is a part of the Medicare Learning Network® (MLN) . The Medicare Learning Network® (MLN), a registered trademark of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and is the brand name for official information health care professionals can trust. #ICD-10

I want to share this web site that lists Workshops, Tutorials from the Noridian Provider Outreach and Education (POE) team. Their site states they offer educational material to assist providers and their team members access Medicare training material. Workshop Materials, Tutorials and Prior Events The four columns for information are sorted by the following categories : Web-Based Workshop Presentations Self Paced Training Tutorials Workshop Questions and Answers Consolidated Resources. Also, on the left hand side of the web page is a link for the CMS Medicare Learning Network (MLN). This  the place for official CMS Medicare Fee-For-Service provider educational information. In addition to the various available links, there is also a link to MLN Web-Based Training (WBT) - Self-paced modules with CEUs . This is a great place to get free training directly from CMS. *Medicare Administrative Contractors (MAC) *Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Ser...