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THE INTERNATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DISEASES Tenth Revision Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) was created to accompany the World Health Organization’s (WHO) ICD-10 diagnosis classification. The new procedure coding system was developed to replace ICD-9-CM procedure codes for reporting inpatient procedures.
Unlike the ICD-9-CM classification, ICD-10-PCS was designed to enable each code to have a standard structure and be very descriptive, and yet flexible enough to accommodate future needs. Information about the structure, organization, and application of ICD-10-PCS codes, along with reference material for coding with ICD-10-PCS, is provided in this manual.
IZDIO, and IZDIO.COM will work on the following parts ofICD-10-PCS:
◆What is ICD-10-PCS?
◆ICD-10-PCS code structure
◆ICD-10-PCS system organization
◆ICD-10-PCS design
◆ICD-10-PCS additional characteristics
◆ICD-10-PCS applications
In addition, we will present more specific information on coding with ICD-10-PCS as the site forms.

The ICD-10 Transition: Valuable Lessons Learned by Early Converts

ICD-10 At HIMMS Conference;
Healthcare providers embarking on ICD-10 conversion can benefit from lessons learned by early adopters. Gain perspective from a leading expert on ICD-10 and one of the largest US healthcare organizations.

Objectives:

• Review the premise of ICD-10
• Describe the intricacies of related legislation
• Discuss requirements of distinct implementation phases
• Illustrate the impact assessment process

Press Release;

CHICAGO (April 5, 2009) – As an expert on ICD-10 issues, Dr. Joe Nicholson, Chief Medical Officer for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma (BCBSOK) is set to present at the 2009 HIMSS conference on Sunday, April 5, 2009. Dr. Nicholson will explain how he has helped the country’s fourth largest health insurer, Health Care Service Corporation, prepare for the massive overhaul in diagnosis coding, billing and claims at its BCBSOK plan as well as its Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico and Texas.

Nicholson will be accompanied by Mark Williams, director of client services for PricewaterhouseCoopers. The two speakers will provide background information on ICD-9 and update conference attendees on the controversy surrounding the adoption of ICD-10. In addition, they will discuss the benefits of a transition and the challenges for providers, payers, pharma companies and others.

WHO: Dr. Joe Nicholson, CMO for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
Mark Williams, Director of Client Services for PricewaterhouseCoopers.
WHAT: “The ICD-10 Transition: Valuable Lessons Learned by Early Converts”
WHEN: 9:45am-10:45am
WHERE: HIMSS Conference (April 5, 2009) Chicago, IL (www.himssconference.org)
Tags: Health Information Management Operations, Coding and Reimbursement, ICD-10, Health Information Management, ICD-9, ICD10, ICD9

American Academy of Professional Coders, Gets Ready For ICD-10 Implementation Plan

April 1st, 2009

Plan includes preparation, training and implementation guidance for payers and providers

In response to the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’) final rule on the Oct. 1, 2013 implementation date for the new ICD-10-CM code system, the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC, www.aapc.com) announces a comprehensive, five-year ICD-10-CM training plan. The plan, which launches in September, is designed to guide providers, payers and coders through the implementation process step by step.

“Our comprehensive ICD-10 implementation plan is designed with the right approach and the right curriculum, coupled with the right timing for the trainings,” said Reed Pew, CEO and president of the AAPC. “The goal of this training program is to enable coders, administrators and others—whether in the provider or payer environment—to be well prepared and make such a clean transition that there is no interruption in payment flows.”

The plan is broken down by year (2009 – 2013) and includes a variety of delivery methods, such as Webinars, audio conferences, onsite training and national and regional conferences. A team of leading coding and ICD-10 experts developed the plan, which is broken into benchmarked steps.

As part of the implementation plan, the AAPC will provide its members with a “Personal Progress Tracker,” which gives members the ability to easily enter in personal progress with red, yellow and green lights that indicate whether the member is on schedule or not. More information, including the detailed plan and training program, is available on the AAPC’s Web site at http://www.aapc.com/ICD-10/training.aspx.

HHS’ final rule, announced in January, moved the implementation date from 2011 to 2013, allowing more time for training. The AAPC was instrumental in the final rule, with more than 60 percent of the comments submitted during the comment period coming from AAPC members.

Tags: Department of Health and Human Services, American Academy of Professional Coders, HHS, ICD-10, AAPC

AHIMA Presents ICD-10 Summit, April 16-17, Washington DC.

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AHIMA in coporation with AHA, HIMSS, AAHAM, HBMA and NAHO is presenting ICD10 Summit to provide information, education, training, and resources for ICD-10 preparedness and implementation to people involved with Health Information Management Operations and Coding and Reimbursement, so that challenges and oppertunities of ICD-10 could be recognized early.
On April 16-17, the ICD-10 Annual Summit will be the primary source for information, education, training, and resources for ICD-10 preparedness and implementation. Opinion leaders will gather there to address the challenges and opportunities of ICD-10, and identify optimal ways to ensure successful implementation and potentially achieve a return on investment. Led by a “blue ribbon” planning committee, the two-day summit features a cast of respected speakers, experts, industry leaders, and practitioners from all healthcare settings.

General Sessions
A Perspective on ICD-10 and Its Significance
ICD-10 Strategic Planning and Collaboration
The Importance of ICD-10
Planning to Transition Historical Data
Solving Business Problems: 5010/D.0 and ICD-10 Rules
HIPAA X12 Modifications Timeline

ICD-10 Educational Tracks;
Track A: Project Management for Success
Track A: Project Management for Success
Track C: Contracting, Payment, and Reimbursement
Track D: Data Mapping and Trending
Track E: Training, Education, and Awareness
Track F: Impact Assessment

Continuing Education Units Available: 12
Learning Level: 4 - Advanced
Learning Category: Health Information Management Operations, Coding and Reimbursement

Registration;

• Online Registration (credit card only)
• Mail registration form and payment to:
  AHIMA
  Dept. 77-6331
  Chicago, IL 60678-6331

• Fax registration form to (312) 233-1500 (credit card and purchase order payments only)
• Phone (800) 335-5535 (credit card payment only).

Tags: Health Information Management Operations, Coding and Reimbursement, ICD-10, Health Information Management, ICD-9, ICD10, ICD9