What every CDI specialist needs to know

Register by July 24 and SAVE! ICD-9-CM Coding Essentials What every CDI specialist needs to know Brought to you by the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) September 21, 2009 Hyatt Harborside Hotel Boston, MA www.cdiassociation.com

ICD-9-CM Coding Essentials What every CDI specialist needs to know Many clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists have strong clinical backgrounds, but their effectiveness as chart reviewers and physician educators is hampered by a lack of formal training in ICD-9-CM coding. To be truly effective in their profession, CDI specialists must combine clinical expertise with an understanding of the coding and documentation requirements of ICD-9-CM. Join us for ICD-9-CM Coding Essentials: What every CDI specialist needs to know and gain the knowledge you need to fully understand ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and the MS-DRGs system. Participants will also receive the latest updates and code changes for ICD-9-CM in 2010, as well as an introduction to ICD-10-CM. Overview This one-day seminar taught by Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, director of HIM/coding for HCPro, Inc., provides an in-depth session on ICD-9-CM inpatient coding, the MS-DRGs system, and the forthcoming switch to ICD-10-CM. Tailored for clinical documentation specialists, participants will walk away with a firm understanding of how to use the ICD-9-CM Manual, the fundamentals of principal diagnosis assignment, and how to assign the correct MS-DRG to cases with an MCC/CC, as well as non MCC/CC cases. CDI specialists who are familiar with coding will also walk away with valuable information on coding guidelines for problematic diagnoses, including postoperative anemia, altered mental status vs. encephalopathy, and sepsis/septicemia. McCall will demonstrate the organizational structure and use of the ICD-9-CM Manual. Participants will also learn how to assign the correct MS-DRG to cases and help avoid troublesome coder/cdi MS-DRG conflicts. Finally, McCall will introduce the fiscal year 2010 ICD-9-CM codes and any important changes to the IPPS and MS-DRGs. She will focus specifically on those codes and MS-DRGs that affect CDI specialists day-to-day medical record reviews and physician queries. To register, call 877/240-6586 or visit www.cdiassociation.com.

FACULTY Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, currently serves as the Director of HIM and Coding for HCPro. She is a veteran instructor of the Certified Coder Boot Camp Original Version (covers physician and outpatient hospital coding) and serves as the manager overseeing both Certified Coding Boot Camp programs. She is the lead instructor and developer of the Certified Coder Boot Camp Inpatient Version (covers inpatient hospital facility coding). Shannon serves as a consultant for HCPro s Revenue Cycle Institute and serves on the advisory board for the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS). Prior to joining HCPro, Inc. She also previously worked for a national consulting firm focusing on hospital inpatient, outpatient, and ER services. Faculty subject to change. What your colleagues are saying about Shannon... Shannon did an exceptional job teaching the course. She is well organized and very knowledgeable. I couldn t imagine taking the course with someone else teaching it. She definitely made a not so fun subject easy to understand. I truly learned a lot. Amanda Kreuder, Patient Account Representative Mercy Clinics Des Moines, IA Shannon was excellent, clear, funny, and on target with her knowledge and teaching skills. Very much enjoyed her teaching, as well as gaining an enormous amount of knowledge. Thanks. Dawn Vurganov Navigant Consulting, Baltimore, MD Shannon goes above and beyond to make sure you feel very comfortable in class regarding asking questions and taking time to explain the rationale with the guidelines. Thank you! Mary Hammond, HIM Supervisor The Memorial Hospital, Craig, CO Shannon McCall took me from novice to feeling confident. Donna Wogatzke, RN Yucalpa, CA

Agenda Monday, September 21, 2009 7:00 a m 8:00 a m Registration and continental breakfast 8:00 a m 9:15 a m Introduction to ICD-9-CM Getting to know the ICD-9-CM Manual ICD-9-CM diagnosis selection Principal diagnosis Additional diagnoses Principal procedure Appropriate sources of documentation for code assignment 9:15 a m 9:30 a m Break 9:30 a m 11:00 a m Specific diagnoses and associated Coding Clinics HIV and related illnesses Sepsis/septicemia Altered mental status vs. encephalopathy Neoplasms Diabetes mellitus Obesity and BMIs Post-operative anemia CVAs and sequelae Chronic kidney disease Congestive heart failure Respiratory failure GI lesions Pregnancy related conditions Pressure ulcers 11:00 a m 12:00 pm Introduction to MS-DRGs Background/overview of system Key differences from CMS-DRGs Complications/comorbidities (CC) and major CCs Principles of MS-DRG assignment MS-DRGs case scenarios 12:00 pm 1:30 pm Lunch on your own 1:30 pm 2:30 pm Overview of 2010 ICD-9-CM changes New ICD-9-CM codes Updates to IPPS/MS-DRGs 2:30 pm 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm 4:00 pm Introduction to ICD-10-CM Introduction and overview Latest updates/implementation timelines Selected examples comparing ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM 4:00 pm Adjourn Agenda subject to change. Send a team of four and your FIFTH member is FREE!

Reduced price of $65 on the 2009 ICD-9-CM Manual (Volumes 1, 2 & 3) with registration! LEARNING OBJECTIVES Demonstrate the organization and proper use of ICD-9-CM Manual Apply ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines and Coding Clinic to challenging coding scenarios Demonstrate proper sequencing of principal diagnoses and principal procedures Explain organization and concepts of MS-DRGs system Assign correct MS-DRGs based on presence of MCC, CC, and non MCC/CC conditions Explain important differences between ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM WHO SHOULD ATTEND Register by July 24 and SAVE! CDI managers/directors Coding compliance directors/managers Coding compliance specialists Case management directors/managers Physician champions/advisors to CDI CDI specialists HIM directors DRG coordinators Coding managers/supervisors Revenue cycle directors Become a member of The Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists The Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) is a membership association created especially for CDI professionals to bring together people of various backgrounds into one forum. Members share the latest tested tips, tools, and strategies to implement successful CDI programs and achieve professional growth. Whether you are starting a new program or improving an existing one, you ll want to access industry experts, as well as a network of your peers. To join or learn more, visit www.cdiassociation.com or call 877/240-6586.

Location & Accommodations Make your hotel reservation by AUGUST 2 and SAVE! SCHEDULE 7:00 a m 8:00 a m Registration and continental breakfast 8:00 a m 9:15 a m Seminar 9:15 a m 9:30 a m Break 9:30 a m 12:00 pm Seminar 12:00 pm 1:30 pm Lunch (on your own) 1:30 pm 2:30 pm Seminar 2:30 pm 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm 4:00 pm Seminar 4:00 pm Adjourn SAVE $100 Register by July 24 and SAVE $100 off the standard rate! SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 HYATT HARBORSIDE HOTEL 101 Harborside Drive Boston, MA 02128 Reservations: 800/233-1234 Hotel Telephone: 617/568-1234 Web site: www.harborside.hyatt.com DISCOUNTED ROOM RATE: $225 per night CUTOFF DATE: August 2, 2009 (mention HCPro for discounted room rate) For the special discounted room rate, reservations must be made by August 2, 2009. Be sure to mention HCPro to receive the special room rate. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and may sell out before the August 2 cutoff date. Make your hotel reservations immediately to guarantee space and availability. The Hyatt Harborside Hotel is the ideal place for travelers, offering exceptional accommodations and service with amazing landscapes. Take in the truly magnificent views of Boston harbor and the city skyline. Utilize the premier guest services, including a full-service business center and state-of-the-art fitness center. Enjoy easy access to virtually anywhere in the city with options such as the water taxi or take the complimentary 24-hour shuttle to airport terminals. Experience Boston s famed culture and recreation opportunities, including the historic Freedom Trail, the shops and restaurants of Faneuil Hall, the Italian North End, Newbury Street s luxurious shops and sidewalk cafes, Kenmore Square, and Fenway Park, all minutes from the Hyatt Harborside Hotel, near Boston s Logan Airport. To register, call 877/240-6586 or visit www.cdiassociation.com.

Registration information Registering has never been easier! 1 2 3 Register ONLINE today at www.cdiassociation.com. Enter your source code, found above your name, at checkout. Register today by CALLING toll-free at 877/240-6586. Be sure to mention your source code, found above your name. Complete the registration form found on the reverse side and FAX back today at 800/738-1553. Seminar pricing Early-bird Rate (deadline July 24, 2009) $495 Individual attendee Standard Rate $595 Individual attendee The program includes one day of intensive, interactive learning, the course downloads and tools, a continental breakfast, and morning and afternoon refreshment breaks. Note that this session was previously offered at the 2 nd Annual ACDIS Conference on May 13, 2009, in Las Vegas. Send a team of four and your 5th member is FREE! Required materials To fully benefit from this program, attendees are required to bring a copy of the 2009 Ed. of the ICD-9-CM Manual (Volumes 1,2 & 3). Attendees can purchase a discounted copy with registration. Reduced price of $65 on the 2009 ICD-9-CM Manual (Volumes 1, 2 & 3) with registration! Continuing EDUCATION Please visit us at www.cdiassociation.com for more information about continuing education credits that will be provided for this program. ON-SITE EDUCATION Can t make it to the seminar? HCPro provides on-site educational opportunities. Call us at 877/240-6586 for more information. Seminar policies Cancellation policy Visit www.hcmarketplace.com or call 877/240-6586 for details. Americans with Disabilities Act If you require special accommodations in order to participate in this educational activity, please contact us at 877/240-6586. Faculty Disclosure Statement HCPro, Inc., has confirmed that none of the faculty/presenters or contributors have any relevant financial relationships to disclose related to the content of this educational activity. To register, call 877/240-6586 or visit www.cdiassociation.com.

ICD-9-CM Coding essentials: What every CDI specialist needs to know SEPTEMBER 21, 2009 HYATT HARBORSIDE Hotel BOSTON, MA Registration Form Fax to 800/738-1553, call 877/240-6586, or visit www.cdiassociation.com. Registration fees: Early-bird rate (deadline is July 24): n $495 Individual attendee Standard rate: n $595 Individual attendee n $65 (reg. $89) 2009 ICD-9 Coding Manual Volumes 1, 2 & 3 Order code: EHCM Send a team of 4 and your 5th member is FREE! Call for special offers for teams with more than five participants. 200 Hoods Lane Marblehead, MA 01945 Register by July 24 and SAVE $100! Contact Person Name: Attending the seminar: n Yes n No Title: Dept: Organization: Street Address: City: State: ZIP: Tel: Fax: E-mail: Name of registrants: (Seminar confirmation will be sent via e-mail.) 1st Name: Title: E-mail: 2nd Name: Title: E-mail: 3rd Name: Title: E-mail: 4th Name: Title: E-mail: Fifth Member Is FREE! Name: Title: Select your method of payment: (Payment is due immediately upon receipt.) n Check enclosed (payable to HCPro, Inc.) n Please bill my organization with PO # n Bill my credit card (check one): n VISA n MC n AmEx n Discover Signature Account # Exp. Date Required for authorization Your credit card bill will reflect a charge from HCPro, Inc. MT82987