Inpatient Rehab Facility Coding Case Studies (Audio Conference)

Inpatient Rehab Facility Coding Case Studies

AUDIOCONFERENCE ON CD OR AUDIO ON-DEMAND

Sponsored by JustCoding.com

presented on October 30, 2008

Compliant inpatient rehab facility (IRF) coding presents plenty of challenges for even the most savvy coding professional. Add in the nuances of the IRF-PAI and UB-04 billing forms, new ICD-9-CM code changes for 2009, and the threat of RAC audits, and an IRF coder can really feel the pressure to maintain compliance in this ever-changing environment.

We designed this 90-minute audio conference to help you understand IRF coding and billing requirements and maintain compliance in light of the 60% compliance rule and Recovery Audit Contractors. Our expert speaker uses case studies to demonstrate various problematic coding scenarios and highlight important 2009 ICD-9-CM code changes that affect IRFs.

NOTE: This is an intermediate-level audio conference. Participants should have some familiarity with ICD-9-CM guidelines and the IRF-PAI training manual.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE AGENDA

1. Important 2009 ICD-9-CM code changes that affect IRF
1. New official ICD-9-CM coding guidelines effective October 2008
2. New and revised codes
1. Pressure ulcers
2. Documentation required for BMI and pressure ulcers
3. Secondary diabetes
4. Post-traumatic headache
2. Case studies: Coding the IRF-PAI vs. UB-04
1. Traumatic v. non-traumatic injuries
1. Brain
2. Spinal cord
3. Multi-trauma
4. Multiple fractures
2. Other challenging cases
3. Cases compliant with the 60% rule
4. Reporting readmissions
5. Reporting interrupted stays
3. Importance of IRF coding compliance
1. Medical necessity
2. Preparing for recovery audit contractors (RAC)

A question and answer session follows the presentation

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this audio conference, you will be able to:

• Define important IRF-related coding terms, such as impairment group codes, etiology, comorbid conditions, and complications
• Identify recent ICD-9-CM code changes that affect IRFs
• Describe how to correctly code the most problematic case study scenarios
• Recognize the importance of maintaining coding compliance in preparation for RACs

FEATURED SPEAKER

Patricia Trela, RHIA, is a consultant with PATrela Consulting of Quincy, MA and has more than 25 years of experience in health information management. She concentrates primarily in the areas of coding, billing, and reimbursement for hospitals and provides reviews and education on the coding and documentation requirements for facilities reimbursed by the IRF PPS. She was a member of the task force that developed the Functional Independence Measure (FIM) and the Uniform National Data Set for Medical Rehabilitation. She facilitates the AHIMA Community of Practice (COP), Coding for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and was the 2001 director of education for the AHIMA Society for Clinical Coding.

CONTINUING EDUATION CREDITS

This program has prior approval of the American Academy of Professional Coders for 1.5 Continuing Education Units. Granting of this approval in no way constitutes endorsement by the Academy of the program, content or the program sponsor. Credits expire September 30, 2009.

This program has been approved for 2 continuing education units for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Credits expire December 31, 2008.

BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDED IN YOUR MATERIALS PACKET

In addition to the expertise and advice presented during this audio conference, you'll also receive a slide presentation of the program materials and copies of the following:

• UB-04 form
• IRF-PAI form
• List of comorbid conditions for FY2009
• List of industry acronyms

These materials are provided with PDF links.

WHO SHOULD LISTEN?

HIM directors and managers, coders and billers, PPS coordinators, PAI coordinators, rehab unit directors, case managers, compliance officers, utilization review nurses, and finance directors.

AUDIO ON-DEMAND

In addition to the regular purchase options for HCPro audio conferences, we are pleased to offer another option, an audio on-demand. Audio on-demand allows you to download the program and play it back at your convenience through your computer or MP3 player. Purchase a CD or audio on-demand of the program and listen when you can. It's also a perfect training tool for new staff or as a refresher for veteran staff.

Publisher :  HCPro, Inc
 
Product Types :

• Audio Conferences

Departments :

• Other Health Information Management Products
• Other Revenue Cycle Products

ORDER CLASS: H_10-30-2008
SOURCE CODE: EHCM