ANNOUNCING THE 2023 TRUCODE EDUCATIONAL WEBINAR SERIES
Stay on top of the latest coding issues and developments, plus earn AHIMA CEUs when you attend these webinars.
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CPT® Coding Changes for 2024
December 5, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA, Director of Education and Training, TruCode by TruBridge
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What’s New in ICD-10-CM?
September 26, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Teri Jorwic, MPH, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA, YES Educator
This webinar will review the changes to the ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for FY 2024, emphasizing important updates to the code set and official guidelines. Also included will be discussion of some of the MS-DRG changes from the 2024 IPPS Final Rule, including the reporting of three SDOH codes for Homelessness as CCs for MS-DRG assignment. Documentation challenges and potential areas of coding error will be highlighted along with strategies for addressing these challenges.
Topics to be Covered:
- Discuss the 2024 ICD-10-CM Coding Changes and Updates to the ICD10-CM Official Coding Guidelines
- Highlight ICD-10-PCS and MS-DRG Changes for FY 2024
- Describe how Proper Documentation will Assist in Implementing these Changes
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Strategies for Coding in ICD-10-PCS
August 15, 2023 at 2:00 pm ET
Presented by Renee G. Friesen, CCS, CCS-P, CAH-CBS, AHIMA ICD-10-CM/PCS Approved Trainer
Coding in ICD-10-PCS requires an understanding of the intent of the procedure because it determines the root operation for the code. Don’t be fooled by detailed descriptions of the steps taken to reach the body part or the methods used to accomplish the procedure.
Topics to be Covered:
- Break down the root operation selection process to ensure coding is based on the intent of the procedure
- Highlights of the ICD-10-PCS Official Coding Guidelines
- Structure, format and conventions of the ICD-10-PCS coding system
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Cracking the IR Code: Tips for Mastering Embolization Coding
Presented on March 22, 2023 by Stacie L. Buck, RHIA, CCS-P, RCC, RCCIR, CIRCC, President & Senior Consultant, RadRx
Correct CPT® coding for embolization procedures can be difficult due to the complexity of the coding rules. In this session, interventional radiology coding expert Stacie Buck will provide tips for deciphering documentation and break down all of the CPT® coding rules for the various embolization procedures, including TACE, SIRT, CARTO, BRTO, neuroembolization and many more. Also, Stacie will discuss when it is permissible to report diagnostic angiography codes in addition to the embolization codes when performed during the same session. If embolization coding sometimes leaves you in a confused daze, this session is for you.
Topics to be Covered:
- Discussion of when diagnostic angiography codes may be reported at same time as embolization codes
- Coding rules for the following embolization codes will be discussed: 37241-37244, 61624 and 61626, 61623
- Importance of clinical indication in correct code selection
- Coding scenarios to illustrate each of the coding concepts discussed
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Examining Challenging areas with the 2023 CPT® updates
Presented on February 7, 2023 by Susan Gatehouse, RHIA, CPC, CCS, and AHIMA approved Trainer, CEO, Axea Solutions, Inc. and Brenda Ray, CCS, CCS-P, COC; AHIMA-Approved Trainer BA, CCS, CPC, CMA, Director of Operations, Axea Solutions Inc.
The 2023 CPT® code set took effect January 1 and includes nearly 400 changes, mostly new codes. In this webinar, we will examine challenging areas, address significant changes for the most used codes, and share coder insights regarding the changes. The following are among the notable changes we will cover:
- Changes to Evaluation and Management (E/M) codes
- Adjustments to anterior abdominal hernia repair coding
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CPT® Coding Changes for 2023
December 6, 2022 from 2:00 – 3:00 pm ET
Presented by Karen Scott, M.Ed, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA, Director of Education and Training, TruCode
This webinar reviews the changes to the 2023 CPT® coding system. We discuss changes to the codes, including new, revised and deleted codes. In addition, we review added guidelines and instructions.
Topics Covered:
- A review of the 2023 CPT® coding changes
- Identification of major changes and potential challenges these may cause
- A discussion of proper documentation that will assist in preparing for potential challenges
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What's New in ICD-10-CM and PCS?
Presented on September 29, 2022 by Joy King Ewing, RHIA, CCS, TruCode Consultant
Changes to the ICD-10-CM and PCS classification systems will soon be in effect—along with the potential challenges that new guidelines inevitably bring. This webinar reviews the areas where coding errors are most likely to occur, plus strategies that will help you avoid them, where appropriate.
Topics covered:
- An overview of the ICD-10-CM and PCS coding changes and Official Coding Guidelines for 2023
- Overcoming the challenges presented by the major changes for 2023
- How proper documentation can help you prepare for these changes
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