As of October first, ICD-10 coding will be mandated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. With the release date quickly approaching, we know you’re doing everything you can in advance to get ready for the transition. To further help you prepare, New England Medical Billing is offering a training course in ICD-10 and Ambulance documentation requirements! This two hour course is complimentary to NEMB clients and is approved for two CEU credits.
We will be covering extensive information to prepare you for transition. Topics that will be covered are an ICD-10 background, the effect on documentation, common documentation examples, as well as ICD-9 to ICD-10 examples. The different areas that are being covered will continue to build your ICD-10 knowledge and familiarize you with the material.
HIPAA is requiring this for transition to ICD-10, so it is important to make this a priority. As previously mentioned, this course is complimentary for NEMB clients. All others who would to attend this training course should contact Patricia Packard at 508-297-2068 x 229. Remember, this is only one step of many your practice should be making in order to prepare for the transition to ICD-10!
Visit http://www.nembgroup.com/ to learn more!
