TRAINING & AUDIT SOLUTIONS
Training Classes/Presentations 2012
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JLU HEALTH RECORD SYSTEMS OFFERS TRAINING AND PRESENTATIONS IN:

EASY FORMATS All courses include up to date educational material designed to reinforce the information learned during the training experience. All classes have been revised for 2012 regulations. All classes are available onsite (face to face) or in a teleconference or webinar format. Webinars are conducted in a 90 minute format.

Ninety (90) minute onsite classes are provided with a minimum of 2 classes booked at the same location on the same day. Three (3) hour onsite classes promote the ability to have 2 classes in one day.
Sample Schedule: 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-4 pm.

MANDATORY PURCHASE* Due to the complexities of coding and case mix, many Coding classes require the purchase of the Rapid Reference Guide as a companion guide (state associations must purchase 1 RRG for each participant; agencies must purchase 1 RRG per 3 participants. The RRG (Rapid Reference Guide) is utilized by participants in the classes and useful in their everyday work.
Teleconferences & webinars do not require the purchase of RRG but it is recommended.

NEW CLASSES Classes are periodically added throughout the year; please check our website at www.jluhealth.com for more listings. Customized classes are also available to meet your specific need.

TO SCHEDULE A CLASS CONTACT JLU at 781-829-9632 or via email at jluhealth@verizon.net

Follow-up after ICD-9 training with a Coding Audit. This audit is a great tool to evaluate if staff
understands coding techniques and uses proper guidelines when coding.

CODING AUDITS

Don’t let incorrect coding lose money $$$$$ for your agency.

This review will provide valuable information to the organization regarding completeness, accuracy and regulatory compliance of coding & clinical documentation. Recommendations will be provided regarding diagnosis selection, orders and clinical documentation. An overall summary will be provided to identify trends and any areas of weaknesses that the agency should address in order to receive appropriate reimbursement. Customized ICD classes can be developed for to assist with any areas of deficiencies.

Accurate coding is essential in the home health PPS system to receive appropriate reimbursement. Monies are easily lost due to incorrect or incomplete coding. An average coding mistake can cost an agency between $400 and $1,800 an episode.

If the average agency employs 30 clinicians with just two mistakes per year, lost revenue could amount to approximately $108,000.
Example: Late effects of CVA with dysphagia. This diagnosis requires two codes to receive full payment under the PPS System. If staff codes only the late effects CVA and omits the dysphagia as a separate diagnosis, payment is lost. This is solely a coding issue. The plan of care and visits do not change. The way it is coded directly impacts reimbursement.

JLU will review a statistically significant sampling (20-30%) of ICD-9 coding of medical records to determine the appropriate completion of the OASIS document and the correct use of ICD-9CM coding for M0230-M0246.

Documentation Review includes the following documents: Intake/Referral, OASIS, Physician Orders, Clinical Visit Notes and other applicable documentation from the first week of service. Sampling of records includes review of the PPS diagnostic categories & the agency’s top 10 diagnoses.