CODING CARDIOLOGY in 2023

Presented by: Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

This ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 training session reviews in detail the coding processes, rules, and regulations for cardiac diseases, conditions, and disorders E&M and procedures..

We will also review chapter specific terminology with anatomy of body systems and will include coding conventions, sequencing guidelines and rules.

Please send your specific coding problems and questions

to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be addressed by Karen during class.

Please de-identify/remove any patient protected health information if you send clinic notes.

Coding exercises are an important section of the class and will assist in reinforcing the material covered. Please bring your ICD-10-CM and CPT-4 manuals to class for participation in the exercises.

Date:        Friday, April 14

Time:       1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location:      Online only. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one day prior

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Rescheduled: Coding ENT and Plastic Surgery In 2023

Presented by:

Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

This class will review coding processes, rules, and regulations related to Otolaryngology and some common plastic surgery procedures.  Along with chapter specific terminology and anatomy, Karen will address coding conventions with special attention to sequencing guidelines and rules. Frequently used diagnoses for disorders, diseases, and conditions of Otolaryngology will be reviewed.

Practice coding exercises will be an important section of the class and will assist in reinforcing the material covered.   Please bring your CPT4 and ICD-10-CM manual to class for participation in the exercises.

Date:             Wednesday April 26, 2023

Time:             9:00 am. to 12:00 pm

Location:      Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant one day prior.

                           3 hours CEUs will be available

**This series of 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.

  Coding The Musculoskeletal System 2023

Presented by:

Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

This class will review the coding processes, rules, sequencing guidelines, and regulations relating to the musculoskeletal system.   Fracture codes as well as codes for disorders, anomalies, conditions and injuries will be covered. 

Join us to ensure documentation and coding pieces come together to appropriately relate the service rendered and report performance.

A few topics to be discussed are:

• Coding external causes
• Coding treatment after a prior surgical loss
• Bundled payments
• Coding E/M and procedures on the same day
• Fractures: delayed healing, nonunion, malunion, sequela

Date:          Friday, April 28, 2023

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

Location:   Online only. Zoom link will be emailed one day prior to event.

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass 261-7796,  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

*****3  CEU clock hours available *****

Coding External Causes: Injuries, Adverse Effects, Poisonings, & Other Consequences

Presented by:

Karen Scott, MEd, RHIA, CCS-P, CPC, FAHIMA

This program will cover chapter specific coding conventions and sequencing guidelines and rules relating to injuries, poisonings and other external causes.    

Additional emphasis on coding the highest level of specificity will be covered to aid in reporting medical necessity. 

A few areas covered include coding:

• Contusions, open wounds, lacerations
• Traumatic injuries including burns
• Insect bites, abrasions, foreign bodies, superficial injuries
• Poisonings and toxic effects of substances
• Procedural complications

Please bring your ICD-10-CM manual to class for participation in the exercises. This class is open only to participating MetroCare physician members and their staff.

Date:              Friday, April 28, 2023

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

 Location:     online only. Link will be emailed one day prior.

3 hours CEU available

 Contact Person: donna Pendergrass 901-261-7796, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Proper coding and documentation are required to bring about maximum reimbursement as well as to report quality care and maintain accurate medical records for the welfare of the patient.

Diagnostic and procedure coding for Ob/Gyn will be addressed in this class. Please bring have coding manuals to follow along.

Feel free to submit specific questions in advance, so that Karen may fully address them. (please redact any PHI before submission)

Date:               Friday, May 5, 2023

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

Location:         Online only. Zoom link will be emailed to registrants one day prior.   

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff.

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass 261-7796, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.