Home Health PPS Update: Why Accurate Diagnosis Coding is More Important Than Ever Audio Seminar/Webinar Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Seminar lasts 90 minutes, beginning at 1 p.m. ET; 12 noon CT; 11 a.m. MT; 10 a.m. PT

Attendees receive two AHIMA CEUs or 1.8 ANCC contact hours.

Dear Colleague:

Significant changes to the home health prospective payment system (PPS) go into effect on January 1, 2008. One of the major changes in case-mix scoring is the addition of co-morbidities and interactions of diagnoses with other patient characteristics for both episode and medical supply payment. To ensure you and your colleagues are ready for the changes, the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) presents this information-packed audio seminar in conjunction with the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC). A live Q and A session immediately following the seminar clarifies crucial points…on the spot! And NAHC members will receive AHIMA member pricing of $179 (nonmember price is $229).

In an information-packed 90 minutes, we will review:

• Diagnosis coding changes for home health PPS
• New home health agency considerations that need to occur in order to accurately report services under the update home health PPS including key changes such as diagnosis coding, completing the OASIS, payment structure, clinical documentation, and case mix
• Practical tips on how to transition into the new home health PPS

Plus, you’ll practice what you’ve learned using challenging case scenarios.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Home health personnel responsible for identifying and coding clinical changes for coding and reporting diagnoses and services

The low price of $179 for members (or $229 for nonmembers) per seminar covers as many colleagues at your facility as you wish to invite to your site! In fact, AHIMA audio seminars are so cost-effective, when you get a large group together—15 or more—the cost goes down to a miniscule $12 or less per person. Now that’s value! Your registration includes:

• Access to the seminar for as many colleagues as you can fit in a room with a speakerphone--$179 for members/$229 for nonmembers is the per-site charge, NOT the per-person cost!
• Presentation handouts will be available in advance.

Receive two AHIMA CEUs (or 1.8 ANCC contact hours*) for attending the live seminar, or listening to the audio CD or pre-recorded Webcast version.

*AHIMA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

BONUS—Web Conferencing!

When you participate in the live audio seminar, you can follow the presentation online at no extra charge.

Remember, you and your colleagues can participate for the price of ONE registration—just dial in and gather around a speakerphone!

When you can gain so much practical knowledge in such a short time at such an economical price, you don’t want to miss out. Registration information is below. Sign up today…access is limited!

This seminar will be held on Wednesday, December 19 th at 1 p.m. ET (12 noon CT; 11 a.m. MT; 10 a.m. PT). If you cannot attend the live seminar, no problem. The same great seminar is available on audio CD or in pre-recorded webcast formats.

Our Seminar Leaders

Ida K. Blevins, RHIA, is reimbursement and information management supervisor at St. Johns Hospital Home Health Services in Springfield, IL, where she manages coding processes and other HIM, billing, and compliance functions. Ms. Blevins participated in the 3M National OASIS Integrity Project, and is currently on the clinical advisory panel for the OASIS Certification and Competency Board.

M. Therese Rode, RHIT, HCS-D, is senior coding manager with Inova VNA Home Health in Springfield, VA, where she is responsible for the oversight for the revenue cycle chart audit as well as coding audits. Ms. Rode’s 18 years of HIM experience includes coding, privacy, and medical record management. Ms. Rode also authored the home health chapter for AHIMA’s Health Information Management Compliance: Guidelines for Preventing Fraud and Abuse, 4 th edition.

With introduction by:

Mary St. Pierre, RN, BSM, MGA, Vice President for Regulatory Affairs with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice where she serves to provide information and guidance about home health issues to providers on clinical, operational, and regulatory issues and represents home health interests before government agencies.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Live Seminar Registration Deadline: December 17. Although registrations may be accepted after this date, access to the seminar is limited and cannot be guaranteed.

Audio CDs are available approximately three weeks after the seminar. Pre-recorded webcasts are available starting approximately three days following the live broadcast of the seminar. CD and webcast sales are nonrefundable.