Skilled Nursing Code Cases​
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Success with ICD-10-CM comes through consistent practice. These advanced* training courses are designed to provide attendees with hands-on experience and practical application, strengthening their coding skills with in-depth instruction tailored specifically for skilled nursing facility coding, with a focused emphasis on the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
Participants will work through code cases involving injuries, post-operative complications, infections, chronic conditions, and clinically complex cases. Through guided, hands-on learning, attendees will strengthen their skills in accurate diagnosis code assignment, reimbursement optimization, and regulatory compliance. A comprehensive course worksheet will be provided during the week of the training.
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Key Learning Objectives:
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Assign accurate codes for fractures described as comminuted, depressed, elevated, greenstick, spiral, simple, and transverse
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Differentiate between traumatic and pathologic fractures to ensure proper code selection
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Apply coding guidelines for cerebral infarctions and stroke diagnoses
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Improve reimbursement outcomes by effectively utilizing Section I8000 of the MDS
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AHIMA CEUs: 2
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Price: $75.00 per registered attendee.
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Please Note: Each course date features new case material.
*“Advanced” indicates that participants should have a proficient understanding of the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting.
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Friday, April 17, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
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​​Friday, June 12, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
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ICD10 Coding Fundamentals for Skilled Nursing Facilities Certificate
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​This course is ideal for those unfamiliar with or needing a comprehensive refresher on the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. A strong foundational understanding of the "Guidelines" is essential for accurate coding and for maximizing reimbursement under the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
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This course provides education to participants on ICD-10-CM coding concepts for MDS 3.0 and PDPM. A thorough review of the "Guidelines" impacting skilled nursing facilities are reviewed during this course. Code cases will be completed to reinforce learning. A step-by-step review of the correct ICD-10-CM code assignment, beginning with the Alphabetical Index and a review of the Tabular is demonstrated.
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Learn to identify opportunities for changes in the default clinical category using Section J of the MDS
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Review section I8000 to determine Non-Therapy Ancillary (NTA) and speech comorbidity qualifiers that support optimal reimbursement
Training Guides will be provided to attendees. Agenda
​​Price: $425.00 per registered attendee. AHIMA CEUs: 12
​If you've taken this course and would like to retake it, please email for special pricing.
​​​​Friday, May 8, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
​Friday, May 15, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
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Friday, July 17, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
​Friday, July 24, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
