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2010 ICD-10 Summit:
A Strategic Approach to Challenges and Opportunities
April 12-13, 2010 | Washington, DC
Presented by AHIMA in collaboration with AHA Central Office
For more information, please visit www.ahima.org.

HIPAA Code Set Rule: ICD-10 Implementation
An Executive Briefing
The American Hospital Association developed a resource, the HIPAA Code Set Rule: ICD-10 Implementation Executive Briefing, to support the transition to ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
This report includes:
♦ A CEO summary and senior management briefing
♦ An overview of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS
♦ A phase-by-phase guide that covers topics from organizing the implementation effort to conducting an impact analysis to performing post-implementation evaluation and
♦ Timelines for completion
A complimentary copy has been sent to all AHA institutional member CEOs. As an AHA member, you can also download additional copies of this resource at www.aha.org, click on "Issues" then "HIPAA".
Click here to see a table of contents and introduction.
If you are not a hospital AHA member and would like to purchase a copy, please click here.
Join us for our next live audio conferences!
Preparing for ICD-10: Understanding the ICD-10-PCS Guidelines
June 23, 2010
AHA Coding Clinic 2010 Review, Part 1
August 11, 2010
FY2011 ICD-9-CM Coding Update
September 8, 2010
Applying ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines to Key Coding Clinic Cases: Circulatory, Respiratory and Musculoskeletal System
November 10, 2010
Click here for more information.
Announcing two RAC audio conferences brought to you by the AHA Central Office and AHIMA!
RACs: Walking through the Appeal Process
June 15
The nationwide rollout of the RAC program will affect your facility at every level, particularly on the financial end. This audio seminar provides an in-depth look at the RAC appeals process, identifying the different levels of appeal associated with the RAC program and providing the keys for successful navigation through this stage. Look forward to a detailed account of the cost-benefit analysis of appealing the RAC findings, and discover how to appropriately track and report RAC appeals. AHA members receive AHIMA member pricing on this audio seminar. To register, go here and enter the appropriate coupon code at checkout:
Live audio seminar: CP00028
Web Replay: CP00029
Audio CD: CP00030
Coding Quality and RAC Reviews: Developing a Proactive Process
June 17
The RAC program is permanent and a proactive approach to identifying coding-related issues important to an organization's success. This audio seminar identifies different coding error types and provides keys for staff education related to improving coding quality. Look for errors commonly targeted by RAC 2 and analyze their individual financial impact. We'll also demonstrate opportunities to improve coding quality associated with the RAC reviews. AHA members receive AHIMA member pricing on this audio seminar. To register, go here and enter the appropriate coupon code at checkout:
Live audio seminar: CP00028
Web Replay: CP00029
Audio CD: CP00030
The American Hospital Association's Central Office serves as the official U.S. Clearinghouse on medical coding for the proper use of the ICD-9-CM systems and Level I HCPCS (CPT-4 codes) for hospital providers and certain Level II HCPCS codes for hospitals, physicians and other health professionals.