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Take this quick quiz and see if you, like so many others, are struggling to code spinal fusion correctly.
Here's the quiz:
- Do you know how many codes are needed to fully code the spinal fusion?
- Do you know how the MS-DRG can be optimized?
- Should the laminectomy, forminotomy, or disc removal be coded?
- Is the procedure performed on the anterior or posterior column of the spine?
If you struggled to answer these questions, you're not alone. These questions are asked by many inpatient coders when faced with a spinal fusion procedure.
The good news is that answers to these and other questions—questions you probably haven't thought about—will be answered during this exclusive ICD10monitor webcast. Moreover, and just as important, because coding spinal fusions is frequent and problem-prone, it is a target of payer auditors. So, you really need to know how to code this procedure compliantly as spinal fusion procedures are one of the most frequent inpatient procedures performed in the hospital.
Why This is Relevant:
Considered to be one of the most frequently performed procedures in hospitals across the country, spinal fusion continues to be a challenge for many coders. Complicating the issue is that many coders still struggle with the anatomy as well as whether to code associated procedures. This webcast is a long-awaited educational solution to this vexing problem.
Learning Objectives:
During this unprecedented webcast, you will…
- Review ICD-10-PCS concepts related to spinal fusion including concepts from the March 2018 Coordination & Maintenance Committee meeting;
- Review ICD-10-PCS coding guidelines associated with spinal fusions as well as other resources;
- Discuss MS-DRGs associated with spinal fusions;
- Analyze the factors that impact MS-DRG assignment for spinal fusions; and
- Review the coding process for some examples of spinal fusion procedures.
About the Presenter
Laurie M. Johnson, MS, RHIA, FAHIMA, AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Laurie Johnson has more than 35 years of experience in health information management (HIM). Her experience includes managing HIM departments as well as performing inpatient and outpatient audits, transitioning to ICD-10-CM/PCS, recovery audit services, revenue cycle turnaround services, software development. Laurie provides coding and reimbursement educational services to clients. She has been a featured speaker at more than 40 conferences and seminars including National RAC Conference, Hospital Council of Western Pennsylvania, American Health Information Management Association, and Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association. She was awarded a Fellow of American Health Information Management Association in 2013. Laurie is a member of the ICD10monitor editorial board and a frequent guest on Talk Ten Tuesdays.
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Continuing Education
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This program has the prior approval of AAPC for 1 continuing education hour. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
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This program has been approved for 1 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.
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Please Note: AHIMA and AAPC CEUs are approved for the live, on-demand and CD versions. All webcasts will offer a Certificate of Attendance (COA). If we do not offer the CEUs the attendee is looking for, attendees can take the COA and try to apply to the agency of their choice.
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