Chronic Migraines in ICD-10-CM: Coding Without the Headache

Presented on: Tuesday, December 19, 2023 | 1:00–2:00 p.m. Eastern

Presented by: Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, HCISPP, CCS-P, COC, COC-I

Migraines impact millions of people in the U.S., leaving many incapacitated by symptoms. As sufferers visit providers to seek relief, coders must keep up with the latest relevant diagnoses and procedures. It’s just as important for coders to be aware of anatomy, ICD-10-CM and CPT® documentation and medical necessity requirements, and various treatment methods.

During this 60-minute webinar, Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, HCISPP, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, will delineate the clinical differences between headaches and migraines, discuss migraine treatments, and review relevant codes and reporting guidance in ICD-10-CM and CPT. The presentation will be followed by a live Q&A.

At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Determine the appropriate ICD-10-CM codes to report diagnostic testing for suspected chronic migraines
• Interpret clinical documentation to determine an accurate ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for chronic migraines
• Select the correct CPT codes for reporting chronic migraine treatments

Agenda

• What is a chronic migraine?
• Headache vs. migraine
• Prevention
• Signs and symptoms
• Triggers for chronic migraines
• Confirming a diagnosis (testing)
• ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
• CPT procedure codes
• Treatment and coding for chronic migraines
• Preventive treatments
• Rescue treatments
• Procedures to treat chronic migraine
• Live Q&A

Who should attend?

• HIM directors and managers
• Coding managers
• Outpatient coders
• Outpatient billers
• Auditors
• Revenue cycle directors
• Compliance officers
• Chargemaster coordinators
• Office managers
• Clerical staff
• Physicians
• Physician practice coders
• Physician assistants
• Finance managers
• Clinical staff
• Nursing staff
• Medical staff coders
• Revenue integrity managers and staff

Meet the Speaker

Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, HCISPP, CCS-P, COC, COC-I, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, is president of Safian Communications Services in Longwood, Florida, and teaches health informatics at Colorado State University Global Campus in Maryland. She was previously named Outstanding HIM Professional of the Year by the Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA).

Continuing Education

AHIMA
This program has been approved for 1 continuing education unit(s) (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting of Approved CEUs from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program provider.

Ability to claim this credits expires: 12/17/2024

Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS)
This program has been approved for 1 continuing education units towards fulfilling the requirements of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist certification, offered as a service of the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS).

Ability to claim this credits expires: 12/18/2024

National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI)
This program has been approved for 1 continuing education units towards fulfilling the requirements of the Certification in Healthcare Revenue Integrity (CHRI), offered as a service of the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI).

Ability to claim this credits expires: 12/18/2024

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 $229 value! 

PLEASE NOTE 
Participation in the webinar is just $229 per site. All materials must be retrieved from the Internet.

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