Tips to Avoid with Coding
Approved for (1) CE Credit
Presented by Michael Tidd, COS-C, HCS-D

Overview:

Diagnosis Coding is easy right? We will discuss techniques that agencies should be implementing to prevent denials and maximize their claims. Learn how to identify issues with coding and processes you should implement to ensure you are following the Coding guidelines. While we will not be covering all the coding guidelines in this presentation, we will address several of the key items that you should be aware of to be a better coder and reduce the error of being targeted for an ADR.

Objectives:

• Verbalize the top five areas you can use to improve your diagnosis coding in home health.
• Understand how experienced coders can view the diagnosis coding process.
• Receive a coding cheat sheet reference to ensure you are coding the key issues under home health correctly.

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.