| Unlocking the Secret of Home Health Coding |
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September 10-11, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$269 per person
$249 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$289 per person for onsite registration
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This workshop is designed for individuals in the home health industry desiring to elevate their coding skills to a higher level. Appropriate coding has a tremendous impact on reimbursement, therefore attendees will learn during this day and a half how to apply coding rules and conventions for correct home health coding. The HCS-D Examination will be offered on the 2nd day for those interested in testing their coding knowledge and skills. This workshop will be the perfect opportunity for individuals already HCS-D certified to obtain coding CE and retest if needed.
Objectives for Unlocking the Secret of Home Health Coding will include:
Discuss PPS changes effective January 2008
Complete PPS interactive exercise
Discuss OASIS questions related to diagnoses/payment
Discuss combination coding
Discuss 3 volumes in coding manual
Discuss coding guidelines and conventions
Discuss late effects coding
Discuss combination coding
Complete practice scenarios
Please bring your ICD-9 Coding Manual!!!
HCS-D Certification and Recertification Exam Registration Information
Separate Registration Required
Attendees who want to test for the Home Care Coding Specialist-Diagnosis certification exam or recertification exam will have an opportunity to sit for the test Thursday, September 11, 2008. Attendees must register separately with the Board of Medical Specialty Coding prior to taking the exam. The registration fee for the exam is $249 and recertification is $129. The fee is set by the BMSC and must be paid in advance and sent directly to BMSC. The HCS-D tests the intersection of coding, billing and PPS and it is strongly recommended that a test-taker have at least two years of coding experience before sitting for the exam. To register or learn more information, contact info@medicalspecialtycoding.com
or go to the website, Board of Medical Specialty Coding
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| Administrator Course (Day 1) |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$269 per person for onsite registration
$650 per person if you attend all 3 days of the Administrator Course
***Please call 800.213.4732 to receive this special pricing. You will not receive this pricing if you register for this workshop online.
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Changes in Education Hour Requirements
A first-time administrator and alternate administrator of an agency must each complete a total of 24 clock hours of educational training in the administration of an agency before the end of the first 12 months after designation to the position.
The first day of this conference covers the requirements that prior to designation, a first-time administrator or alternate administrator must complete eight clock hours of educational training in the administration of an agency. The initial eight clock hours must be completed during the first 12 months immediately preceding the date of designation to the position. A first-time administrator and alternate must complete an additional 16 clock hours of educational training before the end of the first 12 months after designation to the position. Any of the additional 16 hours may be completed prior to designation if completed during the 12 months immediately proceeding the date of designation to the position. The second and third day of this conference fulfill 12 of these additional 16 hours.
Objectives for the Administrator Course (Day 1):
Describe the licensing standards for an agency
Identify the state and federal laws applicable to an agency
List pertinent items from the health and safety code, Chapter 142, Home and Community Support Services and Chapter 250
Explain how to incorporate nurse aid registry checks, criminal history checks for employees and applicants in facilities serving the elderly or persons with disabilities
Explain the Human Resources Code, Chapter 102 – the rights of the elderly
List the terms of the Civil Rights Act of 1991
Discuss the reasoning behind the Rehabilitation Act of 1993 and amendments that have been added in years following
Explain how to incorporate the terms of the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 into agency policy
Explain the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Texas Board of Nursing.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| Administrator Course (Day 2) |
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$269 per person for onsite registration
$650 per person if you attend all 3 days of the Administrator Course
***Please call 800.213.4732 to receive this special pricing. You will not receive this pricing if you register for this workshop online.
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Changes in Education Hour Requirements
A first-time administrator and alternate administrator of an agency must each complete a total of 24 clock hours of educational training in the administration of an agency before the end of the first 12 months after designation to the position.
The first day of this conference covers the requirements that prior to designation, a first-time administrator or alternate administrator must complete eight clock hours of educational training in the administration of an agency. The initial eight clock hours must be completed during the first 12 months immediately preceding the date of designation to the position. A first-time administrator and alternate must complete an additional 16 clock hours of educational training before the end of the first 12 months after designation to the position. Any of the additional 16 hours may be completed prior to designation if completed during the 12 months immediately proceeding the date of designation to the position. The second and third day of this conference fulfill 12 of these additional 16 hours.
Objectives for the Administrator Course (Day 2):
Explain agency responsibilities
Describe possible legal issues regarding advance directives
Explain client rights and the patient’s right to confidentiality
Identify the biggest compliance challenge to homecare, private duty, and hospice providers
List infection control standards with the prevention, prevention control and surveillance of infection
Describe the different types of Disaster/Emergency that can affect you personally and working in a home health or hospice agency
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Texas Board of Nursing.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| Administrator Course (Day 3) |
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Thursday, September 18, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$269 per person for onsite registration
$650 per person if you attend all 3 days of the Administrator Course
***Please call 800.213.4732 to receive this special pricing. You will not receive this pricing if you register for this workshop online.
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Changes in Education Hour Requirements
A first-time administrator and alternate administrator of an agency must each complete a total of 24 clock hours of educational training in the administration of an agency before the end of the first 12 months after designation to the position.
The first day of this conference covers the requirements that prior to designation, a first-time administrator or alternate administrator must complete eight clock hours of educational training in the administration of an agency. The initial eight clock hours must be completed during the first 12 months immediately preceding the date of designation to the position. A first-time administrator and alternate must complete an additional 16 clock hours of educational training before the end of the first 12 months after designation to the position. Any of the additional 16 hours may be completed prior to designation if completed during the 12 months immediately proceeding the date of designation to the position. The second and third day of this conference fulfill 12 of these additional 16 hours.
Objectives for the Administrator Course (Day 3):
Describe State and Federal regulations regarding complaints
Define abuse, neglect and exploitation
Describe the specific Conditions of Participation that relate to the OASIS
Define the contents of the OASIS Implementation Manual
Identify appropriate rules and assessment strategies per Chapter 8
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Texas Board of Nursing.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| OASIS Accuracy |
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place Drive
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$269 per person for onsite registration
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The focus of this workshop is to educate clinical staff in accurate assessment and completion of the OASIS items. The entire OASIS dataset will be discussed in the workshop.
Attendees will receive our OASIS Anthology Booklet, a collection of reference materials and useful information to help identify the various roles fulfilled by the OASIS data items. The Booklet also includes OASIS Chapter 8 and current Q&As.
Objectives for OASIS Accuracy :
Define the rules associated with OASIS collection and analysis
Describe the use assessment tips to accurately complete the OASIS dataset within the context of a comprehensive assessment
Describe the relationship between OASIS and Quality Assessment Improvement (QAPI) activities
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| Home Health Coding Update Tele-Conference |
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
12:00pm - 1:30 pm (CST)
Via Telephone
$199 per phone connection
Assure that you and members of your staff are able to understand and implement coding changes on October 1st. Proper training will relieve your worries about reimbursement, so you can care for your patients- the most important aspect of home care.
All you will need to participate is a telephone and a room large enough for your staff! Your registration fee covers one phone connection. You may have an unlimited number of attendees participating at one single connection.
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Home Health Coding Update Tele-Conference will Discuss:
New Codes
Revised Codes
Deleted Codes
All codes are effective October 1, 2008, with no grace period
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| PPS in the 4th Quarter of 2008: What is the Score??? |
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Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place Drive
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$269 per person for onsite registration
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When you look at the Scoreboard is your agency winning? Let us give you some ideas to measure your year and help you “rebound into 2009”
Objectives for PPS in the 4th Quarter of 2008: What is the Score???
Identify the major areas of change in 2008 PPS
Explain the relationship between coding and non-routine supplies
Describe the OASIS elements offering NRS points
Describe the importance of sequencing and secondary diagnosis
Describe how therapy affects case mix
List therapy utilization and changes
Describe major areas to improve 2008 PPS performance
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Texas Board of Nursing.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| The Write Stuff: Home Health Documentation (Houston) |
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Thursday, October 9, 2008
Hilton Houston Hobby Airport
8181 Airport Blvd
Houston, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$269 per person for onsite registration
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Workshop attendees will gain knowledge of federal & state regulations (TX, OK) and Palmetto guidelines pertaining to accurate and reimbursable documentation. Discussion includes requirements pertaining to all disciplines-skilled nursing, therapy, home care aide and medical social services. A brief introduction to ADR, denial, and redetermination processes concludes the session.
Objectives for The “Write” Stuff: Medicare Home Health Documentation:
Describe regulations pertaining to Medicare home health documentation
Identify documentation requirements for compliance and payment (including covered services, plan of care, comprehensive assessment, drug regimen review)
Identify the relationship between the Comprehensive Assessment, the CMS 485, and clinical notes
Describe the ADR and Redetermination Process
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| Construction Coding: Foundational Framework (Denton) |
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Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$200 per person if you or someone from your agency attends Construction Coding: Coding Architecture the following day
***Please call 800.213.4732 to receive this special pricing. You will not receive this pricing if you register for this workshop online.
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Tired of feeling lost in coding workshops…like you are the only one who just doesn’t get it???? Attend this class for beginners where you are free to ask questions, and you gain a comfort level with your coding knowledge. This workshop will have interactive coding activities and REAL home care examples designed to increase your confidence and skill level.
Objectives for Foundational Framework will include:
Discuss 3 volumes in coding manual
Discuss coding guidelines and conventions
Discuss manifestation and multiple coding
Discuss combination coding
Discuss OASIS questions related to diagnoses/payment
Discuss appropriate sequencing
Discuss appropriate use of V and E codes
Complete practice scenarios
Please bring your ICD-9 Coding Manual!!!
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
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| Construction Coding: Coding Architecture (Denton) |
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$200 per person if you or someone from your agency attends Coding Construction: Foundational Framework the previous day
***Please call 800.213.4732 to receive this special pricing. You will not receive this pricing if you register for this workshop online.
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This workshop is designed for those in the home health industry that have a basic understanding of the coding guidelines, but would like to take it to the next level. This will be a moderately paced class full of information that will give coders the ability to advance their coding skills.
Objectives for Construction Coding: Coding Architecture will include:
PPS January 2008 Coding Revisions
Interactive exercise
Open wounds vs complicated wounds
Completion of practice scenarios
Please bring your ICD-9 Coding Manual!!!
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| Home Health Billing and the DDE |
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Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place Drive
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$269 per person for onsite registration
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Have your claims been rejected? Are you worried about Medical Review? Is the new process for HIPPS codes confusing to you?
Get your questions answered! Real life examples will be provided through screen shots of step-by-step single claims viewing and step-by-step eligibility viewing.
Objectives for Home Health Billing & the DDE:
Discuss Remittance Advice: Reimbursement electronic version and recourses
Discuss PPS: episode exceptions defined with examples, beneficiary elected transfers, medical review and rejections/adjustments
Explore how to access the DDE system & some of the functions that are used for home health billing
Review on-line verification functions and the many uses of the information
Discuss electronic claims, entering a single claim & reviewing the claims
Discuss claim status
Review adjustments & corrections- some of the common mistakes
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| OASIS & PPS: A World of Changes |
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Thursday, November 13, 2008
Holiday Inn
1434 Centre Place Drive
Denton, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$269 per person for onsite registration
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This workshop provides a more detailed understanding of the issues surrounding the relationship of OASIS & PPS. Don’t miss this education opportunity regarding the PPS changes related to OASIS.
Objectives for OASIS & PPS :
Identify the changes to the OASIS dataset related to the CMS 1541-FC “Medicare Program Home Health Prospective Payment System and Rate Update for CY2008; Final Rule”
Define the rules associated with OASIS collection and analysis
Describe and use the assessment tips to accurately complete the case-mix components of the OASIS dataset within the context of a comprehensive assessment
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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| Construction Coding: Foundational Framework (Houston) |
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Holiday Inn
9100 Gulf Freeway
Houston, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$200 per person if you or someone from your agency attends Construction Coding: Coding Architecture the following day
***Please call 800.213.4732 to receive this special pricing. You will not receive this pricing if you register for this workshop online.
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Tired of feeling lost in coding workshops…like you are the only one who just doesn’t get it???? Attend this class for beginners where you are free to ask questions, and you gain a comfort level with your coding knowledge. This workshop will have interactive coding activities and REAL home care examples designed to increase your confidence and skill level.
Objectives for Foundational Framework will include:
Discuss 3 volumes in coding manual
Discuss coding guidelines and conventions
Discuss manifestation and multiple coding
Discuss combination coding
Discuss OASIS questions related to diagnoses/payment
Discuss appropriate sequencing
Discuss appropriate use of V and E codes
Complete practice scenarios
Please bring your ICD-9 Coding Manual!!!
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
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| Construction Coding: Coding Architecture (Houston) |
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Holiday Inn
9100 Gulf Freeway
Houston, Texas
800.213.4732
$249 per person
$229 per person 3 or more people from the same agency
$200 per person if you or someone from your agency attends Construction Coding: Foundational Framework the previous day
***Please call 800.213.4732 to receive this special pricing. You will not receive this pricing if you register for this workshop online.
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This workshop is designed for those in the home health industry that have a basic understanding of the coding guidelines, but would like to take it to the next level. This will be a moderately paced class full of information that will give coders the ability to advance their coding skills.
Objectives for Construction Coding: Coding Architecture will include:
PPS January 2008 Coding Revisions
Interactive exercise
Open wounds vs complicated wounds
Completion of practice scenarios
Please bring your ICD-9 Coding Manual!!!
Continuing Education
Foundation Management Services, Inc. is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Texas Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
This activity meets Type I criteria for mandatory continuing education requirements toward relicensure as established by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas.
This workshop meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under the requirements of the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS).
Approval as a provider refers only to the continuing education activity and does not imply the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation or Texas Nurses Association approval or endorsement of any commercial product.
Earn contact hours upon the successful completion of this activity. The participant must attend the full offering to qualify for successful completion of the activity. Partial credit WILL NOT BE AWARDED.
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