SPECIAL NOTE . . . (Updated 8/28/2014) Because Congress has delayed implementation of the ICD-10 system for federal payment programs, we have rescheduled these workshops. The new dates are April 23 (Naperville) and April 24 (Rosemont).
We strongly recommend getting your staff trained well in advance of the new October 2015 deadline so that you can implement your internal systems and fine-tune any glitches that emerge.
ISEPS is pleased to offer a full-day, ophthalmology specific workshop at two locations focused exclusively on the new ICD-10-CM coding system. You'll have the opportunity to participate in coding actual case study examples and learn to apply the principles of the ICD-10 guidelines.
When and Where:
Thursday, April 23 at the Northern Illinois University Campus, Naperville
Friday, April 24 at the Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont
Live Webcast! We are offering a live webcast on April 24 originating from the Rosemont workshop. This is available only to those who are more than 50 miles away from either of the two meeting sites. See below for details.
Workshops begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. There will be morning/afternoon breaks and lunch.
Meeting location site maps: Rosemont - Stephens Convention Center Naperville - Northern Illinois University
The Program
Introduction to ICD-10-CM
Characteristics -- What's the same, what's different
Conventions, Format and Structures
Review of Index and Tabular
Review of Official Coding Guidelines and Industry Best Practices
ICD-10-CM Chapter Specific Guildelines
Medical Terminology Update
Convention/nstruction Update
Practical Application of Examples
Each attendee will receive an ICD-10 coding manual and meeting handout materials.
Objectives -- Each attendee will learn the characteristics, conventions, format and structure of ICD-10-CM to apply to their specialty. You'll code actual case examples and will leave with the confidence to select an ICD-10-CM code and achieve documentation improvement. In addition, each attendee will be introduced to the steps of assessment of ICD-9-CM vs. ICD-10-CM documentation.
Who Should Attend
Coding and billing staff members
Ophthalmic technicians who also work as scribes
Ophthalmologists and optometrists working in an ophthalmology practice
It is important that doctors understand the basic of ICD-10 so that they can provide their coders with sufficient information to complete the coding process
Residents in Training, especially those who are about to graduate
Practice administrators with management responsibilities
Registration
All registrations include handout materials, an ICD-10 manual, continental breakfast and lunch. Members of neighboring state societies are eligible for the member rate and discounts.
ISEPS Members* Discounts are automatically applied during the payment process
Basic fee -- $425 (in person or webcast)
Up to 5 attendees -- 5% discount
6 - 10 from the same practice -- 10% discount
11+ from the same practice -- 15% discount
Residents & Fellows in an accredited training program -- $200 (in person or webcast)
Non-members -- $800 (in person or webcast)
* Non-ophthalmologist employees of a Practice Member may sign-up at the member rate. Doctors with an "Individual" category membership must attend themselves to get the member fee. If you are unsure of your membership category, contact the ISEPS office.
Paying by check?CLICK HERE to download the paper registration form.
Webcast -- Attendees who are outside of the "blackout area" may register to view the workshop "live" over the internet. The registration fee is per log-in/location (not per person). You can have as many individuals watching as you wish, but only one computer per registration is allowed. We will send you one set of the meeting materials and ICD-10 code book in advance of the webcast. Webcast "blackout area" -- Attendees from the following counties may not register for the webcast: Cook, Dekalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake & Will Counties.
Other state society members (or their employees) may register at the ISEPS member rate.
About Your Instructor
With more than 38 years of experience, Pat Schmitter has a strong background in government payer regulations. She provides billing, coding and compliance consulting services to her clients. Pat also performs various audits, education on the principles of CPT and ICD coding, government regulations, and solving problems related to regulation and payers. She also coordinates and oversees enrollment for billing privilege and credentialing with managed care organizations and government entities.
Pat is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) accredited by the AAPC, Certified Instructor of the Professional medical Coding Curriculum (CPC-I), AAPC Approved ICD-10-CM Trainer and an approved AHIMA ICD-10-CM Instructor and AHIMA Ambassador.
