With the changes coming October 1st regarding PDPM, there is a growing need for coding education. We have what you need and don’t want you to miss this opportunity for a 2-day training with Barbara Michaelis.

The Wichita location is full, limited space available in Topeka and Clay Center!

Dates & Locations:

June 26th & 27th – LeadingAge Kansas Topeka, KS
July 25th & 26th – Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America Corporate Wichita, KS (Location Full)
July 30th & 31th – Clay Center Presbyterian Manor Clay Center, KS

The goal of this training is to provide ICD-10-CM training through lecture, discussion and coding exercises, including the need to follow ICD-10-CM Coding and Long-Term Care Guidelines and to understand the impact of ICD-10-CM codes with the implementation of PDPM.

Agenda:

Day 1
9:15 AM Registration
9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Basics of Coding

  • Organization of ICD-10-CM code book, format and abbreviations.
  • Coding Guidelines.
  • Discussion of chapters in code book and completion of coding exercises.
  • Relationship of ICD-10-Codes and Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM)

* Attendees will be given a lunch break, whether it is provided is TBD.

Day 2
8:15 AM Registration
8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
ICD-10-CM Code assignment in the Long Term Care, Swingbed and Skilled Nursing Settings.
Long-Term Care Coding Guidelines and coding exercises:

  • Relationship between ICD-10-CM, PDPM and MDS.
  • Documentation needed from providers and potential need for documentation improvement.
  • Difference between admitting, primary and principal diagnoses and the importance of accurate sequencing of diagnoses.
  • How to create a plan to work with providers on documentation improvement.
  • Coding Concerns: Individuals are encouraged to submit diagnoses and/or situations which they would like discussed. Examples, scenarios may be submitted, but do not include and protected health information.

* Attendees will be given a lunch break, whether it is provided is TBD.

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Stephanie Gfeller, MS, LACHA is the Director of Education and Leadership. Stephanie joined the association in 2019 and oversees the development of our education programs, writes and manages all of our federal grant programs, and leads our Center for Leadership program. With her master’s degree in Gerontology from Kansas State University, adult care home administrator license, experience as a researcher and instructor at the K State Center on Aging, and endless creativity, Stephanie is ideally suited to her leadership role in our field. Outside of work Stephanie enjoys reading, supporting her kids at all their activities, serving as a 4-H club leader, and being outside helping on her family farm. You can reach Stephanie directly at 785.670.8047.