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| | Pressure ulcer staging is complicated, and coders’ jobs are made more difficult by documentation holes and lack of knowledge of clinical criteria. The complexity of the disease process, combined with the frequent changes and updates to pressure ulcer codes in ICD-10-CM, can lead to recurrent denials if coders don’t arm themselves with the knowledge they need to ensure accurate reporting of diagnostic details.
Join expert speakers Sarah Humbert, RHIA, and Temeka Davis, RHIT, for this 90-minute webinar as they discuss the challenges of reporting pressure ulcers and the recent related ICD-10-CM coding changes.
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to: - Discuss the 2018 ICD-10-CM coding changes for pressure ulcers
- Explain pressure ulcer staging and documentation to look for to meet coding guideline requirements
- Present pertinent coding and clinical documentation guidelines for pressure ulcers to providers, coders, and CDI staff
- Code a pressure ulcer that advances in severity during a hospital stay
- Identify opportunities to improve documentation
- Recognize when a query is needed for clarification and accurate code assignment of pressure ulcers
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 | Sarah Humbert, RHIA, AHIMA-certified ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, is coding and compliance manager for KIWI-TEK, LLC. Humbert attended Indiana University and obtained her bachelor’s degree in health information management (HIM). She has been with KIWI-TEK for 10 years in a variety of coding management positions. Currently, she oversees education, compliance, and quality for coders, coding managers, and auditors. Prior to joining KIWI-TEK, Humbert worked in a variety of HIM positions for Healthcare Excel, Med Focus, Eli Lilly, and St Vincent’s Health Systems. |
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 | Temeka Davis, RHIT, is coding manager at KIWI-TEK, LLC. Davis attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham as well as Walker College, achieving an associate‘s degree in applied science and a Certificate in Health Information Management. She has over 20 years of coding experience, with expertise in a wide range of coding specialties. Davis has been with KIWI-TEK for nine years and has served in a variety of coding and management positions. Her current role as a coding manager also includes coder education, auditing, and assistance with revenue cycle functions. Prior to KIWI-TEK, Davis worked in HIM positions for UAB Hospital and St. Vincent’s Health System. |
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