ICD-10-CM Coding Update 2018
More than 400 ICD-10-CM code changes will go into effect on October 1st for patient encounters occurring from Oct. 1,
2017 through Sept. 30, 2018. A number of specialties will be impacted. Don’t let improperly coded claims put a choke hold on your revenue - gain the facts on the code changes in this ICD-10-CM update program.
The latest news available on ICD-10-CM coding guidelines and General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs) will be shared. New codes released for 2018 include the following areas: neoplasms, Type 2 diabetes mellitus, myocardial infarction and heart failure, substance abuse remission, myopia, blindness and low vision, intestinal obstruction and adhesions, non-pressure chronic ulcers, unspecified breast lumps, and antenatal screenings.
Highlights:
- 360 new codes
- 142 deletions
- 226 code revisions
Why Attend
Participants will receive a course manual with a summary of the code changes and resource links for use beyond the classroom PLUS an explanation of the changes and their potential impact on the practice.
Who Should Attend
This course will provide the most current reimbursement information available for ICD-10-CM specifically for medical office coding and billing professionals, providers, office managers, consultants, and compliance officers.
Prerequisites
This is an intermediate-level course. Content assumes knowledge of outpatient coding and reimbursement.
What to Bring
Participants will receive a class manual and access to faculty to address specific questions. No additional outside resources are needed.
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