Course Description:
Introduction & Implementation of ICD-10-CM
Developed June, 2002 - 
January 2004
SUMMARY
A new, more accurate clinical code set known as the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision has been recommended by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Committee on Vital Health Statistics' subcommittee on standards and security .
Speaking before the subcommittee, Nelly Leon-Chisen, American Hospital Association director, coding and classification, said accurate and precise reporting of clinical codes is important because the codes are crucial to benchmarking, quality assessment, research, public health reporting and strategic planning, in addition to accurate reimbursement. She said that the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision is rapidly becoming outdated. Chisen said the ICD 10th Revision represents significant improvements, although training and computer upgrades will present cost challenges to hospitals. A final implementation date set for October 2005.
This course will clarify the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM and delineate what you need to do right now in order to begin preparing for implementation of ICD-10-CM. Remember it is never too early to prepare, you'll be glad you did!
A new chapter has been added to this course entitled "The Latest on ICD-10-CM" to provide important updated information.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Learn the history behind coding system modification.
Learn the differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM.
Learn the effect of ICD-10-CM on record documentation.
Learn how to prepare for implementation of ICD-10-CM.
Learn the latest changes in the June 2003 release of ICD-10-CM.
Learn a few of the most important results of the field-test conducted by AHIMA and AHA in the summer of 2003.
Gain a better understanding of the expandability of ICD-10-CM into other healthcare settings besides acute care.
EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS NEEDED
Access to the Internet with a 33.6 or higher modem speed.
INSTRUCTOR
Dee Mandley, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P
President
D.Mandley
& Associates
dmandley@neo.rr.com
Ms. Mandley has over 15 years of experience in coding and education. She is currently owns her own consulting business D.Mandley
& Associates.
BENEFITS
Obtain immediate access to the course by registering online and
paying by
or 
on OHIMA’s secure server.
Receive valuable review information and continuing education credits at a very affordable price with no travel time or expenses.
Complete the course in the comfort of your own home or office at your convenience, leaving and re-entering course as you desire.
Obtain printed course material by printing documents from your
printer.
