Understanding the Official Coding Guidelines for ICD-10-CM Coding
Lunch program July 2
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

If you code your own encounters, this one hour program is especially for you along with billers and coders.These guidelines are rules, often overlooked, that have been developed to complement official coding conventions and instructions provided within ICD-10-CM itself.Adherence to these guidelines when assigning ICD-10-CM diagnostic codes is required under HIPAA.

Join us for a discussion of these rules underlying the use of the codes and instructions within the main body of the manual. For those who have never read the guidelines, it can be an illuminating experience. It is a great review and update for those familiar with coding and coding rules.                       

Date:               Wednesdays, July 2 OR 23           

Time:                12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.                                 

 Location:        Online. Web link and handout will be sent one day prior to the event.**This series of in-service courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass   901-261-7796   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Protecting and Educating Against Workplace Violence
Rana McSpadden, FACMPE, CPC, CEMA    SVMIC Medical Practice Consultant

Workplace violence in healthcare has become such an issue, legislation has been introduced that requires certain healthcare and social service employers to take specific steps to prevent workplace violence. In this session, the speaker will use real-world examples as well as personal experience to highlight risks and warning signs. Attendees will be instructed on the importance of policies as well as conducting security vulnerability assessments to find risk factors within their facility and will be given a take-home template. Information on creating and implementing an emergency action plan will also be provided. 

Objectives: • Identify workplace violence, warning signs and how it affects staff and operations • Review the responsibilities of management and staff in identifying, preventing and protecting individuals from workplace violence • Express the need for an emergency action plan to address workplace violence and create protocols for transitioning from patient care to self-preservation 

Date: Thursday  July 10
Time: 12 NOON to 1:00 p.m.         
Location: online only.

Link will be emailed to registrants one day prior **This course is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff.Contact Person:         Donna Pendergrass 901-261-7796 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.***** 1 CEU hours available ****

Basic Coding Principles: Review for Coders and Introduction for Administrators, Billers and Office Staff  
Presented by:Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

Administrators, billers, and other practice personnel who are not trained coders need an understanding of coding rules and functions in generating revenue and maintaining compliance with government regulations. And coders will get a review of the underlying function of coding and its importance in a medical practice.

Class participants will review or gain some understanding of coding procedure fundamentals, the familiarity with proper use of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding manuals to report services performed, and the process for assigning appropriate diagnoses in the critical role of supporting medical necessity. 

Build your coding knowledge or review the basics of assigning proper codes with expertKaren Scott.

Please have your CPT-4, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM manuals available if possible for class participation.

Date:  Friday, July 11, 2025

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:Online only. Registrants will be emailed link oneday prior.**This seminar is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and staff.
*******3 CEUs available*********Contact Person: Donna This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Overview of Basic Anatomy and Medical Terminology
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

All healthcare workers should be familiar with the language of medicine.  This class teaches ways to learn how to break words into their word parts to facilitate understanding of medical terminology. Practice exercises will aid with spelling and pronunciation of terms.  Join expert Karen Scott to update terminology skills to aid with your coding responsibilities and challenges.  

Date:               Friday, July 11           

Time:                1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.                       

Location: Online - link will be emailed**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. CEUs will be availableContact Person: Donna Pendergrass 261-7796, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.***** CEU clock hours are available *****

Dissecting & Coding Op Notes 2025- Repeat
Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA
*************REPEAT OF MARCH PROGRAM**************

The operative report is a blueprint to communicate the specific details of a procedure. It relates to coders the pieces of the procedure such as approach, device, body area/part, final diagnosis, and more.  Understanding how to dissect the report in order to find the details necessary in selecting the correct codes is essential. 

Join this class to review the process aiding in:
• Ensuring coding accuracy
• Relating risk factors through patient co-morbidities
• Reporting services correctly for appropriate reimbursement
• Being prepared for an auditBring your CPT4 and ICD-10 CM manuals to class for class exercises.

Date:               Friday, July 18, 2025           

Time:               9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.

Location:         online. Link emailed one day prior.CEUs will be available**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff. ****