Presented by Michael Tidd, COS-C, HCS-D

Overview:

CMS revises the ICD-10-CM Code set each year. Changes include retirement of diagnosis code, addition of new diagnosis code and modification to descriptions of diagnosis codes.  These changes take effect October 1 each year and impact the coding of your OASIS, Plans of Care and Claims. 

Objectives:

• Understand the diagnosis codes expiring.
• Understand the new diagnosis codes and their specificities.
• Understand the timing of code use to prevent claim denials.

Speaker Biography:

Michael Tidd has over 20 years of experience in the Home Care Industry and is a frequent speaker at HealthCare Synergy Workshops and Webinars. He is a Software Developer, LVN, and Certified in ICD-9/10 Coding and OASIS (COS-C, HCS-D). As the Clinical Manager for HealthCare Synergy, he directs the Outsourced Management Services, assists in regulatory requirement of Synergy EMR, oversees the Clinical Documentation Auditing provided to clients, and participates on the clinical board for Synergy EMR. Michael continues to educate agencies on the ongoing regulations that CMS produces, the proper application of the Medicare Conditions of Participation, and completing timely, accurate, and defendable clinical documentation to survive in the current Medicare Reimbursement Model.