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Advanced Coding Education – ICD-10

ACE-10

ICD-10 Coding Competency & Certification

ICD-10 will require increased skills and knowledge of ICD-10 coding guidelines and conventions. Why gamble with coding? Make sure your agency has a “full house” of coding experts. JLU will provide the training needed for your members to receive Advanced Coding Education and become an “ACE-10” in coding.

Staff will achieve confidence when coding by attending this specially designed, comprehensive class which covers all aspects of home health & hospice coding.

Benefits to Agencies: Accurate and complete coding will be essential for home health and hospice for quick claims adjudication and decreased requests for additional documentation. Accurate coding is a required component in the home health Prospective Payment System to receive appropriate reimbursement. Monies are easily lost due to incorrect or incomplete coding. With ICD-10 increasing to 68,000 codes, the chance for an error is greater. An average coding mistake can cost an agency between $300 to $1,800 per episode. If the average agency employs 30 clinicians at just two mistakes per year, lost revenue could amount to approximately $108,000.

Hospices are also under increased scrutiny for correct coding of terminal illness and comorbidities and will need certified staff. Investing in certifying coding staff to assure accuracy and reliability is a sound investment.

What Does Certification Mean?

Certification represents achievement of a standard of knowledge recommended by the American Health Information Management Association. A certified coding staff will assist your agency in meeting the necessary standards to assure reliability when coding. The certification is valid for 3 years.

Four major areas are covered:

1. Code structure & Conventions

2. Coding Guidelines

3. Primary & Other Diagnoses

4. Chapter Specific – Diagnostic Information

Target Audience: This class is designed for anyone who would like advanced knowledge in coding and validation of their proficiency. Participants should have an experience with coding.

Examination: Participants will receive a 75 question examination and will have up to 3 hours to complete. The examination will cover all areas of ICD-10 coding for home health and hospice.

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