OASIS Alert

Plus: bone up on coding changes that could impact reimbursement.

You can receive vital information on these topics from the comfort of your own office. The following recently aired audioconferences are available on CD or as PDF transcripts:

• Introduction to ICD-10-CM For Home Health. You should be doing things now to help prepare for the transition to the new diagnosis coding system. Maintaining steady progress with ongoing training is imperative -- your agency's revenue depends on it. Join coding expert Sharon Molinari to learn about the differences between ICD-9 and ICD-10, documentation requirements, preparation tips, and more. For more information, go to www.audioeducator.com/icd-10-cm-for-home-health.html or call 1-866-458-2965.
• Mastering Neuro 1 ICD-9-CM Codes. Because your agency earns case mix points for Neuro 1 codes, your use of these codes is under more scrutiny. Join coding expert Judy Adams to learn how to gain important case mix points and correctly code Neuro 1 conditions, including acute infections of the brain and spinal cord, late effects of benign and malignant brain neoplasms and head injuries. For more information, go to www.audioeducator.com/neuro-1-icd-9-cm-codes.html or call 1-866-458-2965.
• Laptops, Portables, and HIPAA Breaches. The largest percentage of breach issues today includes the loss or theft of portable devices containing unencrypted PHI. Breach notification requirements of individuals, media, and HHS can be embarrassing -- and costly. Review the a wide range of issues surrounding this problem with HIPAA expert Jim Sheldon-Dean, including what is and is not a breach requiring notification; identifying staff risk areas; and using encryption to head off notification burdens. For more information, go to www.audioeducator.com/laptops-portables-hipaa-breaches.html or call 1-866-458-2965.

Note: To browse and register for Eli home care audioconferences, go to www.audioeducator.com and select the "home health" or "hospice" tabs in the top blue bar. Or call 1-866-458-2965. Sessions are available via recording or transcript after taking place.