Each October several key regulatory manuals update, including those for the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and ICD-10-CM Codes and Guidelines. Understanding the changes and ensuring documentation practices align with these updates are key for resident care planning, reimbursement, quality measures, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
The learning objectives include:
- Summarize major changes to the Minimum Data Set (MDS) and the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) effective October 1, 2024.
- Explain how to code new items on the MDS beginning 10/1/2024.
- State best practices for code accuracy.
- Verbalize an understanding of what is coming in the future for coding.
The cost of the course is $25 for AHCA members and $65 for non-members. A certificate of attendance will be available after viewing the training.
Members will need to login with their AHCA/NCAL usernames and passwords to register. For assistance obtaining usernames and passwords, members should e-mail educate@ahca.org with their name and facility contact information. Register here.