Breaking Down the October Coding Updates

Recorded September 18, 2024

REGISTRATION FEE

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 a cardiopulmonary 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

CEUs will not be offered with this recording.

EDUCATION PAYMENT POLICY

Invoice for educational session must be paid in full before webinar details will be sent out.

Terms of Use 

These recordings will be available until they are no longer relevant. This item is non-refundable.  

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Melissa Stenberg, MHCA Education Manager at (651) 635-0923 or education@mnhomecare.org.