Ohio Health Information Management Association - Fall Coding Seminar

Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center - Columbus, OH

PROGRAM SUMMARY

This seminar will provide you with important, need-to-know information about 2011 IPPS/OPPS/ASC and 2011 ICD-9 updates. It also features information on peripheral vascular disease, wound care, and computer-assisted coding.

PROGRAM AGENDA

8:30 am - 9:00 am
REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

9:00 am -10:30 am
IPPS/OPPS/ASC 2011 Updates

Lauree Handlon, MS, RHIA, CCS, CPC-H
Data Quality and Reimbursement Consultant
Cleverley + Associates

Ms. Handlon will review the IPPS 2011 Final Rule and the OPPS/ASC PPS 2011 Proposed Rule.

10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Wound Care Management

Anna Riley, Program Director
O'Bleness Wound Care Center

In the United States alone, more than seven million people suffer from chronic or non-healing wounds. Many of these problem wounds are associated with complications from diabetes, cardiovascular or circulatory disorders. Ms. Riley will discuss the clinical and business perspective of a successful wound care clinic.

12:00 noon - 1:00 pm
LUNCH
Enjoy a delicious HOT LUNCHEON BUFFET with a choice of three entrees, salads, fresh fruit and vegetables.

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Impact of Computer-Assisted Coding

Christopher Spring
Vice President of Product Management
MedQuist

What lies ahead in the future of coding? Will computerization negatively impact your coding career? Mr. Spring will discuss computer-assisted coding from the industry perspective.

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
2011 ICD-9 Update

Dee Mandley, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P
HIM Consultant
D. Mandley & Associates, LLC

Ms. Mandley will review the 2011 code changes for ICD-9. Learn what new, deleted and revised codes will impact you and how they will affect your current coding practices.

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Diagnosing and Treating Peripheral Vascular Disease

John Weigand, MD
Geriatrician
Columbus, Ohio

Dr. Weigand, an OHIMA coding session favorite because of his entertaining and informative presentations, will present an in-depth look at Peripheral Vascular disease. He will discuss the diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and care of PVD patients.

In an attempt to reduce consumption and waste, a CD of speaker handouts and online access will be provided instead of printed handouts.

All pre-registrants will have advance access to the seminar handouts. An email notice will be sent to all registrants on Monday, 10/18 providing instructions on how to access, download and print the seminar handouts. Seminar handouts will not be available onsite. Contact Us if you have registered and not received notice of how to access speaker handouts.

CE CREDITS

This program meets the AHIMA CE Guidelines for 6.0 hours of continuing education in the HIM Domain of Management Development.

This program is also is approved for 6.0 hours Continuing Education Units from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).

SITE DIRECTIONS/PARKING

Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center
1630 Schrock Road
Columbus, Ohio 43229
(614) 882-2058

Villa Milano Banquet & Conference Center is located in north Columbus.

From the North:
Take I-71 South to OH-161/Dublin-Granville Rd (exit 117). Turn right at E Dublin Granville Rd/OH-161. Turn right on Busch Blvd. Turn right at Schrock Rd. Villa Milano will be on the left.

From the South:
Take I-71 North OH-161/Dublin-Granville Rd (exit 117). Turn left at E Dublin Granville Rd/OH-161. Turn right on Busch Blvd. Turn right at Schrock Rd. Villa Milano will be on the left.

From the East::
Take I-70 West to exit 108A-B to merge onto I-270 North. Take exit 27 to merge onto Cleveland Ave. Turn left at Schrock Rd. Villa Milano will be on the right.

From the West:
Take I-70 East to I-670 East. Take exit 5B on the left to merge onto I-71 N toward Cleveland. Take OH-161/Dublin-Granville Rd (exit 117). Turn left at E Dublin Granville Rd/OH-161. Turn right on Busch Blvd. Turn right at Schrock Rd. Villa Milano will be on the left.

PARKING IS FREE

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEES (after 10/15, fees increase $15)

$125 for OHIMA Members (Current active AHIMA members residing in or choosing Ohio as state association).
$150 for Non-OHIMA Members
$ 35 for OHIMA Student/Senior Members* (Current student/senior AHIMA members residing in or choosing Ohio as state association - see below for further student definition).
$ 35 for active DQCRC Members (Active DQRC members identified as eligible by DQCRC Chairperson). VIEW policy stipulating who qualifies for this discount.

* DEFINITION OF STUDENT MEMBER: Students who do not have an AHIMA credential and have not previously been Active members of AHIMA and have chosen Ohio as state association. Must also meet at least one of two educational criteria:

Note that 'New Graduate Members' do not qualify for the student rate.

To qualify for the reduced senior rate, you must be an active senior AHIMA member (65 or older) residing in or choosing Ohio as your state association.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

Register by Friday, 10/15/10 to receive the Early Bird discount. Fees increase $15 as of 10/16/10. If paying by check, registration and payment must be postmarked and mailed no later than 10/13. After this date, only credit card payments will be accepted through Wednesday, 10/20. Onsite registrations will be accepted but will incur an additional $15 fee. Credit card payments will be not be accepted onsite - only cash or check.

TO REGISTER

We accept MasterCard & Visa credit card payments, and checks.
Whether paying by credit card or check, please register and complete the online registration form. If paying by check, when you complete the online registration you will be given the option to select 'pay by check.' You will then be instructed to mail registration confirmation and check to OHIMA.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Registration fees will be refunded (less a $20 processing fee) if notice is received by Friday, October 15, 2010. No refund will be issued for cancellations received after this date. Substitutions of registrants is permitted, please contact OHIMA with your name and the name, employer, and title of your substitute.

SPONSORSHIP

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FURTHER INFORMATION

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