Diagnosis Coding Pro for Home Health and The Board of Medical Specialty Coding present...

Prepare for the New 2008 ICD-9 Codes for Home Health
Audio Conference  • Tuesday, September 25, 2007  • 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. ET

Do you know how to use the 144 new ICD-9 codes that will take effect Oct. 1? You can’t afford not to: Several new codes will garner case-mix points under a complex new PPS system – but only under certain circumstances.

Example: Dementia code 294.1 and certain cancer and benign neoplasm codes would earn case-mix points, depending on the episode of care and the number of therapy visits.

And beware of the new 5th digit extensions to dysphagia. They could be worth a variety of case-mix points – but only if you use them correctly.

Learn the details when you tune into this live training session on Tuesday, Sept. 25. Top home care coding authority Lisa Selman-Holman pored through the changes and analyzed how they’ll impact your agency. Join her for a no-nonsense, plain-English explanation of the new codes, including:

• When to start using them: The answer will vary depending on the start of care, when the recertification assessment is completed and other factors. You’ll get the complete rundown, including scenarios to help you retain the information.
  
• Details about new 5th-digit extensions to dysphagia (787.20 – 787.29) and how they’ll garner case-mix points when the PPS changes take effect in January.
• Complete information regarding 54 distinct new codes for lymphoma (200.30 – 202.78) and the case-mix potential they’ll bring.
• The lowdown on 21 new V codes that will help you provide more information about a patient’s condition, such as a personal history of sudden cardiac arrest (V12.53) and personal history of transient ischemic attack (V12.54).
• A briefing on 16 codes that have been retired, including a few popular catch-alls!
• Details on 5 revised codes, including two for hearing loss and deafness.
• Last-minute additions and changes to the Tabular by the ICD-9-CM Coordination and Maintenance Committee.

This is the most comprehensive new code prep course offered anywhere for home health. You won’t want to miss it! Join us on Tuesday, June 12 for the first word on the new code set. Best part: pay just one registration fee and your entire staff can listen in and ask Lisa their questions.

One registration fee lets your entire staff listen in!
Save money - no travel expenses!

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Who Should Attend:

This conference benefits a wide variety of home health professionals:

• Coders
• Billers
• QA/QI staff
• Clinical field staff/supervisors
• Administrators

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Diagnosis Coding Pro for Home Health is your best source for guidance on correctly identifying and sequencing home health diagnosis codes to ensure the maximum allowable reimbursement under prospective payment.

The Board of Medical Specialty Coding is a professional organization certifying specialty coders in physician, facility and sub-acute care settings. BMSC offers the Homecare Coding Specialist – Diagnosis (HCS-D) credential for homecare coding, billing, clinical and administrative staff.

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4 Ways to Register

1. Register online
2. Call (866) 620-5939 or (301) 287-2642
3. E-mail conf@decisionhealth.com
4. Mail registration to:

Conference Department - A1319
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Important Information

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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made within 3 business days of the conference are subject to a $50 service fee. Registrants who do not dial in and who do not cancel before the conference date are liable for the full conference fee. Cancellations must be made by fax or email. Fax to the conference department at 301-287-2535 or email to conf@decisionhealth.com.
Telephone cancellations are not accepted.

We reserve the right to substitute a speaker, reschedule or cancel an audio conference.