Coding for NonCoders

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.

Class participants will gain some understanding of coding procedure fundamentals, the

use of ICD-10-CM, CPT-4, and HCPCS coding manuals to report services performed,

and with the process for assigning appropriate supporting diagnoses.

Build your coding knowledge or review the basics of assigning proper codes with expert

Karen Scott.

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

Date:  Friday, August 23, 2024

Time:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location:

Online only. Registrants will be emailed link one

day prior.

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

*******NO CEUs available since this is for NONcoders*********

Contact Person: Donna Pendergrass

261-7796

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Overview of Basic 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 is great for those new to healthcare and is a wonderful review for others. It 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, August 23, 2024

Time: 1:00- 4:00

Online only. Webinar link will be emailed one day prior. 

**This series of courses is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. CEUs will be available**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.***** 3 CEU clock hours are available *****

ICD-10-CM Coding Updates for 2025  Sept 6 9A

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

The ICD-10-CM changes effective Oct 1 are just around the corner, and preparation for all the code changes, new guidelines, and regulations is critical for compliance and revenue preservation. 

Karen will review the changes to coding guidelines along with the code changes and new diagnosis codes. Remember to order those new manuals and have them with you, if possible, for this class.

Date:               Friday, Sept 6, 2024

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

Location:        Online. Web link and handout will be sent one day prior to the event.

• 3 hrs CEUs

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

ICD-10-CM Coding Updates for 2025  Sept 6 1PM

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

The ICD-10-CM changes effective Oct 1 are just around the corner, and preparation for all the code changes, new guidelines, and regulations is critical for compliance and revenue preservation. 

Karen will review the changes to coding guidelines along with the code changes and new diagnosis codes. Remember to order those new manuals and have them with you, if possible, for this class.

Date:               Friday, Sept 6, 2024

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

Location:        Online. Web link and handout will be sent one day prior to the event.

• 3 hrs CEUs

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

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT PATIENTS   September 12, 2024  Rana McSpadden FACMPE, CPC SVMIC Medical Practice Consultant

This program outlines the classic types of difficult patients, the warning signs for each and the reasons behind the behavior. Tips for managing each patient type will be offered. Included are suggestions for managing threatening patients, complaints and developing a patient centered practice.

Date:              September 12

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

Location:        Online only. Link will be emailed to registrant 1 day prior.

**This course is open only to participating MetroCare Physicians members and their staff. 1 hour CEUs will be available.

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