Comprehensive learning on how to code, report and bill COVID-19 viral diseases. Understand the timeline for the correct ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for Coronavirus, and address specific COVID-19 ICD-10-CM coding billing questions about documentation solutions.

Capturing the data for “COVID19” from Clinical coding is vital for disease management, patient care, prevention, population health, and reimbursement. Knowing the correct COVID-19 ICD-10-CM codes to select is essential, especially with changes to the coding as of April 1st, 2020. With a new ICD-10-CM code to capture COVID-19, every healthcare setting needs to be sure to know and understand the coding guidelines and rules. Understand what code to assign for “testing” is critical; how to code for patient under "testing", or after signs and symptoms.

All across healthcare, we are experiencing the impact of the Coronavirus-19 or COVID-19. Every Coding, HIM and CDI professionals need to know and understand how, when and which codes to assign for a given encounter, including for a “testing encounter”. Official guidelines from the CDC have been published and give instructions for ICD-10-CM coding. Beginning April 1, 2020, there is a new code for COVID-19 that should be used and this changes the code selection. All across healthcare in all settings, we are impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, thus having a clear understanding of the clinical coding, both ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS is imperative for all!

Join this timely and comprehensive program by HIM and Coding specialist, Gloryanne Bryant, who will review specific new codes for Coronavirus pandemic and discuss new changes for coding and billing accuracy. ICD-10-CM and CPT official guidelines for coding & reporting 2020 as well as CDC recent guidance and updated coding information for COVID-19 will be covered.

Session Objectives:-

• A Review of the ICD-10-CM Coronavirus coding timeline for before and after April 1, 2020
• Provide CDC, AHIMA and AHA information on where to obtain details on coding of COVID-19
• Understand the key steps and strategies to correct code assignment including for “testing”
• Walk through some case scenario’s to analyze
• Address coding questions and Documentation best practices 

Session Highlights:-

• Understand the timeline for the correct ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes for Coronavirus
• Enhance knowledge regarding some specific key coding guidelines and rules
• Learn how and when to take key action to improve documentation, coding accuracy and compliance.
• Discuss next steps and ways to be ensure coding accuracy
• Best Practices for Physician Office and/or Clinics – Patient Testing 

Who Should Attend?

• Clinical Coding Staff, Supervisor/Manager – both hospital inpatient/outpatient
• Physician office, Physician, Remote services professionals
• Coding Auditor, Coding Educator
• Coder/Coding Professional
• Billers, Office Managers
• Coding Compliance Specialist/Manager
• Clinical Documentation Improvement specialists
• Hospital ER coding professional
• Physician Office Coding Staff
• LTC and Rehab Coding Staff
• ALL HEALTHCARE SETTINGS AND PRACTICES