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DESCRIPTION
During this webinar, we will look at the upcoming coding changes that go into effect on Oct. 1, 2024. These changes will include deleted, added, and revised codes as well as changes to both the Alpha and Tabular indexes. We will also discuss any potential problematic documentation issues that could arise with some of these codes.
Objectives:
- Identify 2 coding categories that will be most impacted in their agency.
- Recall 2 new codes to the official ICD-10 list.
- Formulate a plan to address any potential problematic documentation issues with providers.
Faculty: Apryl Swafford, RN, BSN, COS-C, HCS-D, HCS-H, HCS-O, QA Manager, SimiTree
Apryl Swafford, who currently serves as QA manager for SimiTree, has more than 25+ years of experience in home health. She began her nursing career in 1994 with a BSN from Jacksonville State University in Alabama and has worked in roles as a case manager, clinical manager, and leader of acardiopulmonary specialty program. Apryl is a certified OASIS specialist (COS-C & HCS-O) as well as having coding certifications in both home health and hospice (HCS-D, HCS-H). She has led multiple coding and OASIS classes for agencies, as well as speaking on topics of interest to home care and hospices agencies, such as OASIS E, home health regulations, PDGM, HH VBP, outcomes management and others, at many state associations.
Apryl has provided multiple articles for home care publications, written scenarios for auditor training as well as OASIS classes, serves on several AHCC/BMSC committees, and been a subject matter expert for numerous home care articles.
As QA manager for SimiTree, Apryl monitors the overall quality of coding, OASIS, and plan of care reviews completed by both full-time and contract auditors. Apryl works in conjunction with the QA specialists and education department to identify topics of education to address any trending issues noted in QA reviews. Apryl also assists with onboarding new auditors as needed and assists team managers with completing coding and OASIS reviews when volumes increase.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
This program has been designed to meet the continuing education requirements for the Minnesota Board of Nursing, Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Licensing and the Minnesota Board of Occupational Therapy for 2.0 contact hours.
A certificate of attendance will also be offered. We will be tracking attendance via zoom and will be auditing the total time spent watching the webinar. The webinar must be watched in its entirety for CEUs, partial credit will not be awarded. CEUs will not be available with the recording link.
2024 Change: CEUs will NOT be available with the recording link. The series must be watched live to receive CEU. A second opportunity to view the program has been scheduled for September 24 from 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. Pacific at no additional cost to the participant.
WHAT'S A WEBINAR?
Enjoy the convenience and cost-efficiency of a webinar – watch the speaker’s slide presentation on the internet while listening by telephone or through your computer’s microphone and speakers (VoIP). The cost of this education is per person.
Prior to the webinar, a Zoom Webinar link will be e-mailed to you. You will need to click on this link to access the webinar, a dial-in number and an access code to listen in via telephone. You will also be sent any pertinent handouts if available and evaluation link.
WEBINAR RECORDING
This webinar will be recorded and made available to registrants. Those viewing the recording will not be eligible for CEU.
HANDOUTS
Handouts, evaluation forms, sign-in sheets and related materials will be sent to you shortly before the program to the email address you provide.
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Brandy Sweet at [email protected] with questions.
Registration Fee: OAHC Members: $199 per person; Non-Members: $299 per person.
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Oregon Association for Home Care
417 2nd St. Ste. 101
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
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