Comprehensive ICD-10 Training for Professional Medical Coders Join us on April 8, 2015 as KAMU, in conjunction with Complete Medical Solutions, offers this 8 hour coding boot camp to the Health Center Connection participants.
Attendees participating in this hands-on workshop will benefit from a comprehensive introduction to the ICD-10-CM code set. This vigorous training program offers participants insight into the organization and structure of ICD-10-CM and identifies common similarities and differences between the ICD-9-CM and the ICD-10-CM coding systems.
An analysis of common conventions and guidelines prepares the participant for a chapter by chapter exploration of the code set. Practice scenarios are utilized to reinforce the coding concepts introduced. ICD-10 books are mandatory and included. Pre and post assessments are administered to gauge the participant's level of proficiency.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Prepare coders for ICD-10-CM coding
- Identify the similarities and differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM
- Understand the organizational and structural changes associated with ICD-10-CM
- Interpret ICD-10-CM coding conventions
- Successfully apply ICD-10-CM coding conventions and principles by assigning accurate codes to diagnostic documentation
WHO SHOULD ATTEND - This program is for experienced coding professionals who require a mastery of the ICD-10-CM coding system
- Basic ICD-9-CM coding skills are required
RECOMMENDED EXPERIENCE - One year of experience assigning ICD-9-CM codes or successful completion of an ICD-9-CM coding couse
AGENDA 7:45 - 8:00 am Welcome and introductions 8:00 - 10:00 am Chapters 1 - 3 10:00 - 10:15 am Break 10:15 - 12:15 pm Chapters 4 - 10 12:15 - 12:45 pm Lunch 12:45 - 2:45 pm Chapters 10 - 18 2:45 - 3:00pm Break 3:00 - 5:00 pm Chapters 19 - 21 
AAPC has granted 8 CEU's for this workshop to its attendees. | 
