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ICD-10 Implementation

ICD-10 Provider Training

The AAPC is now offering the most comprehensive ICD- 10 implementation training plan available. This curriculum, developed by a team of experts led by nationally renowned ICD-10 authority Deborah Grider, CPC, CPC-I, CPC-H, CPC-P, will ensure your organization is fully prepared for the Oct. 1, 2013 implementation date. With several different avenues of delivery available to suit your needs, including on-site trainings, webinars and distance learning modules, the AAPC will give you all the tools you'll need for successful and stress-free implementation.

Provider ICD-10 Implementation Benchmarks

Should be Completed By:  
February 2010 Organizing the Implementation Effort
- Free Webinar: ICD-10 Implementation Overview
March 2010

Develop a Communication Plan
May 2010 Impact Analysis
August 2010 Organize Cross Functional Efforts (for medium to large practices)
August 2010 Estimate Budget
Begin by: August 2010

Internal System Design and Development (for medium to large practices)
September 2010 Development of Education and Training Plan
December 2010 Contact System Vendors
September 2011 Implementation Planning
August 2012 Business Process Analysis
September 2012 Phase I Education and Training
Begin by: October 2012 Education and Training, Phase II
July 2013 Policy Change Development
September 2013 Outcomes Measurement
May 2013 Deployment of Code by Vendors to Customers
Begin by: October 1, 2013 Implementation Compliance

Provider ICD-10 Training Dates & Opportunities

The AAPC will cover topics for PROVIDER implementation via these methods:

2010:

  • February, Physicians/Administrators: 15-Minute Webinars
    A series of fifteen webinars specifically geared for the physician or non-physician practitioner.  These modules will be approximately fifteen (15) minutes in length and will cover issues applicable to the practitioner, e.g. documentation issues (how to make sure your documentation will support ICD-10), budgets, etc. These brief webinars are for doctors and practice administrators who are not deep in codes but who need to be prepared and have any responsibility for implementation.
  • February, ICD-10 Implementation Boot Camps
    All aspects of ICD-10 implementation will be covered in these two-day Boot Camps that will be held in more than 60 cities across the country. Boot Camps are ideal for smaller facilities and practices that prefer to have their staff receive implementation guidance in person from expert, certified trainers.
  • Beginning in April, Onsite 3-Day Implementation Training - Schedule Now!
    Particularly geared toward mid-size and larger practices, this onsite training will cover implementation training and guidance, featuring intensive training on ICD-10-CM, structure and guidelines, crosswalking and mapping, along with hands-on exercises using the ICD-10-CM code set. The curriculum will also include an introduction into ICD-10-PCS beneficial for the facility coder.  This will enable any provider location to systematically and cleanly make the switch to ICD-10. (Fixed price per location - GET QUOTE).
  • June, National Conference: Three (3) Education Sessions
    (Regular conference price for members).

2011:

  • Onsite Provider Training Continues
  • One Half-Day Workshop Throughout the Country
    This workshop will be held in 65 locations across the country and help you progress through implementation benchmarks and become knowledgeable about the new CM codes and structure. The half-day workshops will cover guidelines, structure of ICD-10-CM, crosswalks and mapping, as well as hands-on exercises and an introduction to ICD-10-PCS. This workshop is for all coders. (Regular workshop price for members).
  • Specialty-specific Distance Learning (eLearning), Webinars, and Audio Conference Courses
    These courses cover new specialty-specific OB/GYN, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and General Surgery ICD-10 codes. These courses will cover the common procedure codes each specialty will be using as well as how the current method of coding might be impacted such as superbill versus the electronic medical record along with crosswalking and mapping from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM. These courses will contain three modules:.
    • ICD-10-CM guidelines (based on the specialty)
    • Commonly used codes (based on the specialty)
    • Crosswalking and mapping.

    There will be a quiz at the end of each module and a final exam at the end of the course. The webinars and audio conference series will occur in one-hour segments. ($349.95 for members).

  • National Conference: 10 Education Sessions
    (Regular conference price for members).

2012:

  • Two Half-day Workshops Throughout the Country
    An update on the 2011 workshop, these workshops will be held in 65 locations across the country and help you progress through implementation benchmarks and become knowledgeable about the new CM codes and structure. The half-day workshops will cover guidelines, structure of ICD-10-CM, crosswalks and mapping, as well as hands-on exercises and an introduction to ICD-10-PCS. This workshop is for all coders. (Regular workshop price for members).
  • Specialty-specific Distance Learning (eLearning), Webinars, and Audio Conference Courses Continued…
  • National Conference: 20 Education Sessions
    (Regular conference price for members)
  • October 1, Proficiency Validation Available
    Proficiency validation will be taken online within the AAPC Member Area. The validation will be composed of 75 questions, timed and open book. All certified coders are required to pass the validation by September 30, 2014 to maintain certification. The proficiency validation may be taken twice for $60.

2013:

  • Eight Regional Conferences (January - May)
    Conferences will be held in locations across the country.  General, Payer and Specialty ICD-10 Tracks will be available to further your implementation. (Regular conference prices for members).
  • National Conference: 20 Education Sessions
    General, Payer and Specialty ICD-10 Tracks will be available to further your implementation. (Regular conference prices for members).
  • Specialty-specific Distance Learning (eLearning), Webinars, and Audio Conference Course Continued…

2014:

  • September 30, Proficiency Validation Ends
    Proficiency validation will be taken online within the AAPC Member Area. The validation will be composed of 75 questions, timed and open book. All certified coders are required to pass the validation by September 30, 2014 to maintain certification. The proficiency validation may be taken twice for $60.

Webinars, Onsite trainings and Distance Learning trainings continue through 2013.

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