Description

New ICD-10-CM discharging codes have been put in place by the CMS. These code changes are set to take effect starting in October 2017 right through September 2018, this includes all patient encounters during this period. The general equivalence mappings (GEMs) information has been made available by the CMS. As things stand, the changes will usher in 363 new codes while 142 existing codes will be deleted. This webinar will focus on the effects and implementation protocols of the ICD-10-CM code changes on Cardiology.

Area Covered in the session:

• Insights into the new code changes taking into effect from the 1st of October 2017 right through to September 2018
• New, changed and deleted ICD-10-CM codes
• Coding for heart failure in patients with existing and nonexistent heart conditions.
• Type 1 and Type 2 Acute myocardial infarction codes
• The impact of patient’s response to treatment as stipulated by the ICD-10-CM
• The CMS compliance and implementation guidelines in relation to the code updates
• Practical clinical examples and case studies on the new codes

Who will benefits:

The following professionals will benefit from attending this webinar conference:

• Coders and Billers
• Hospital and clinic administrators
• Collectors
• Physicians
• Hospital coders
• Specialty coders