ICD-10-CM Changes and Trends for Orthopaedics 2018

HEALTHCARE Sep 12, 2017 60 minutes
01:00 PM EST 12:00 PM CST 11:00 AM MST 10:00 AM PST

Description:-

October 1, 2018, will see some new ICD-10-CM changes for Orthopaedics come into effect. This session will discuss all related changes including the current procedures related to diagnosis, coding, and claims.

Areas covered in the Session:

It is every health care provider's responsibility to stay up to date regarding the ICD-10-CM code changes, every addition, deletion, and revision should be implemented as per requirement or risk incurring some penalties. Outdated and inappropriate ICD-10-CM codes will be rejected and the concerned claims denied by insurance companies. The session will also cover the latest trends in coding procedures for Orthopaedics.

Why should you attend?

The 2018 changes will affect Chapters 12, 13, and 19 of the ICD-10-CM code.  This webinar session will provide tips and guidance on how to prepare and implement the code changes for full compliance. The session will also take a look at the current denials in orthopedic practices and give tips on how best to avoid them.

Who Should You Attend?

  • Physicians
  • Auditors
  • Coders
  • Billers
  • Medical assistants
  • Physicians assistants
  • Nurses
Presenter BIO

Lynn Anderanin, CPC, CPPM, CPC-I, COSC is the Sr. Director Coding Compliance and Education for Healthcare Information Services, a physician billing and consulting service in the Chicago area.

  • Lynn has over 30 years experience in all areas of the physician practice including Practice Administrator, Billing Manager, and Director of Operations.
  • Lynn's experience is primarily in the specialties of Orthopedics, Rheumatology, and Hematology/Oncology.
  • She has been a speaker for many conferences, including the AAPC National Conferences and Workshops, Community Colleges, audio conferences, and Local Chapters.
  • Lynn became a CPC in 1993, a Certified Instructor in 2002, and a Certified Orthopedic Surgery Coder in 2009.
  • She is the founder of the first local Chapter of the AAPC in Chicago, which is now 16 years old, and a former member of the AAPC National Advisory Board as well as other Committees for the AAPC.
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