Hone Hospice Coding Skills & Prep for the HCS-H Exam - On-Demand

Available ON-DEMAND

Presented on: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Presented by: Nanette Minton, RN, CHPCA, HCS-D, HCS-H

Become competent in hospice ICD-10 coding.

Gain new career opportunities and the respect of your colleagues and agency leaders when you get certified in hospice coding with DecisionHealth’s Home Care Coding Specialist – Hospice (HCS-H) certification. With a certified hospice coder on staff, your agency can avoid audit mishaps as CMS reviewers look closer at hospice services.

Sign up for this live webinar, and you’ll walk through the different sections of the HCS-H exam reviewing key info such as how to choose the correct principal and terminal diagnoses, document to support codes chosen, and use coding guidelines to support code use. Plus, you’ll even get some real-life hospice scenarios to practice your skills.

This is one of the best resources to help you pass the HCS-H exam with flying colors.

Walk away from this webinar ready to:

• Code hospice claims with confidence
• Earn additional respect from your peers and agency leadership
• Avoid audit mishaps with correct codes and the documentation to support them
• Ensure effective care by correctly identifying patients’ conditions
• Comply with hospice Conditions of Participation related to coding

Agenda

Join us for this webinar and learn how to:

• Determine accurate hospice diagnoses codes (principal, terminal, and other)
• Ensure that the terminal diagnosis and all codes are supported by documentation
• Validate codes using official conventions and guidelines
• Document to support diagnoses
• Identify resources needed for the HCS-H exam
• Code real-life hospice scenarios
• And more

You’ll also get a chance to ask questions of our expert speaker during a live Q&A.

Who Should Listen?

• Coders
• Clinicians
• Clinical supervisors
• Quality managers
• Directors of nursing
• Compliance specialist
• Billing and coder specialist
• Coding auditor

Meet the Speaker

Nanette Minton, RN, CHPCA, HCS-D, HCS-H, is the senior clinical coding manager at MAC Legacy in Denton, Texas. Serving in a leadership capacity for more than 20 years, Minton has held a variety of roles in the home care and hospice industry, including clinical, administrative, consulting, education, and agency startup and development. She provides day-to-day coding and quality support to the home care and hospice agencies receiving coding services. She also serves as a consultant for quality and regulatory issues that arise due to the complex and integrated nature of coding. Minton’s experience in the industry gives her a unique perspective and allows her to provide coding and audit knowledge firsthand to clients.

Continuing Education

BMSC
This program is approved by the Board of Medical Specialty Coding & Compliance (BMSC) for 1 CEU(s).

Ability to claim credits for this webinar expires on: 5/15/2024

Instructions

Webinar system requirements and program materials: 
To fully benefit from the webinar experience, please note you will need a computer equipped with the following:

Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge, Firefox, Chrome, or Safari, with JavaScript enabled 
Internet: Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended) 
Streaming: Access audio/video streaming from any browser on a computer, mobile, or tablet device

Prior to the webinar, you will receive an email with detailed system requirements, your login information, presentation slides, and other materials that you can print and distribute to all attendees at your location. 

CAN'T LISTEN LIVE? 
No problem. The On-Demand version will be available. Use it as a training tool at your convenience—whenever your new or existing staff need a refresher or need to understand a new concept. Play it once or dozens of times. A $242 value! 

PLEASE NOTE 
Participation in the webinar is just $242 per site. All materials must be retrieved from the Internet.

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