Coding

Our Coding education is designed for those in the home health industry who would like to increase their knowledge and understanding of coding conventions and guidelines. We offer an array of coding workshops covering a range of relevant topics, from the principles of coding to coding certification preparation. To help you get comfortable with your coding knowledge, our workshops include interactive coding activities and real home care examples designed to increase your confidence and skill level.

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FMS can offer any of our regular workshop courses or custom training on site at your location. Learn more about onsite education.

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  Accurately Coding Therapy Cases Webinar
  

  Coding therapy in home health has always been challenging, but with the 2011 PPS Final Rule and the increased emphasis on therapy, accurate coding will be critical to an agency’s success. Attendees will be able to identify common challenges in coding therapy specific assessments and better understand appropriate diagnoses in the home health setting. Read more

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  Advanced Coding
  

  Designed for the home health RN coder and professional coder who is confident in their coding skills and feels ready to take the next step. Spend the day in an interactive session with hands on, advanced coding scenarios. How does risk adjustment impact coding? How does coding impact non-routine supply reimbursement? What is the relationship between OASIS data elements, diagnoses, and HHRG/HIPPS calculation? Read more

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  Home Health Coding Certification Prep Course & Exam (Exam optional)
  

  This workshop is designed for home health clinicians and professionals desiring to elevate their coding skills to a higher level. Read more

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  Home Health Coding Update Webinar
  

  The home health Registered Nurse and other clinicians/non-clinicians involved in coding will get an in-depth look at the 2012 coding changes effective October 1, 2011. Read more

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  How Coding Impacts Non-Routine Supplies Webinar
  

  If you're still hesitant about how to gain the best advantage from the changes to payment for non-routine medical supplies (NRS), this program is for you. Attendees will learn everything they need to know to make the most of NRS and receive the maximum reimbursement in every situation. Read more

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  ICD-10 Coding
  

  This workshop is designed for the RN in the home health industry who has a basic understanding of the ICD-9 coding classification system but does not have an understanding of the ICD-10 classification system. Knowledge of the ICD-10 coding classification system is essential to surviving in the home health industry with changing regulations. Read more

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  ICD-10: A Closer Look Webinar
  

  This webinar is designed for those in the home health industry who have a basic understanding of the ICD-9 coding classification system but do not have an understanding of the ICD-10 system. Attendees will be given the tools to identify major differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10 code structure, manual structure, coding guidelines and conventions. This will be a moderately paced class full of information that will give coders the ability to advance their coding skills in the ICD-10 coding system. Read more

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  ICD-10: An Overview Webinar
  

  This webinar is designed for those in the home health industry who have a basic understanding of the ICD-9 coding classification system but do not have an understanding of the ICD-10 classification system. This will be a moderately paced class full of information that will give coders and administrators the ability to identify what an agency needs to do to prepare for the transition and the impact moving to ICD-10 will have on the home health industry. Read more

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  ICD-10: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Webinar
  

  October 2013 is the implementation date for ICD-10. Join Trish Twombly for an introduction to ICD-10 and a comparison between ICD-9 and ICD-10 classification system. Read more

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  Intermediate Coding
  

  This workshop is designed for those in the home health industry who have a basic understanding of the coding guidelines but would like to take it to the next level. Read more

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  PPS 2011 Final Rule and Its Impact on Coding Webinar
  

  CMS has released the 2011 home health PPS final rule, effective January 1, 2011. The ruling contains significant changes that affect home health coding. Read more

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  Principles of Coding
  

  Tired of feeling lost in coding workshops... like you are the only one who just doesn’t get it? In this class, you are free to ask questions, and you gain a comfort level with your coding knowledge. Read more