West Virginia University, through a partnership with Gatlin Education Services, offers online career training services for adults who want to attain the skills needed in ICD-10 Medical Coding.

Computer Requirements
This course is compatible with Windows Vista Operating System.

This course can be taken from either a Mac or a PC.  There are no specific computer requirements other than an Internet connection and e-mail capabilities.

Materials
Gatlin Education Services will provide the required textbooks for this course.  Each student will receive ICD-10-CM Preview by Anita Hazelwood and Carol Venable from Ingenix, ISBN:  1-58426-120-X

Background
ICD-10 is a radically upgraded diagnostic and procedural medical coding system, and will soon be mandated by the Federal government for use in the healthcare industry in insurance processing, reimbursement, and statistical data gathering.  This new program will present a comprehensive overview of the significant changes in store for both diagnostic and procedural coding along with detailed information on the impacts of the coding changes to medical coders, healthcare staff, physicians, software systems, documentation, and information technology.

Course Goal
This online medical coding program will teach students how to prepare for and implement the massive changes to the existing coding system.  This program includes:

• Comprehensive overview of the objectives, edits, and changes within the soon-to-be released International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD-10).
• Methodology and Template for planning HIM and non-HIM staff, physician, and allied health personnel education.
• Explanation of requirements for upgrading existing software applications, including claims editors, billing and claims, and electronic data interchange clearinghouses.
• In-depth review of the CMS training manual.
• Explanation of how to prepare and develop policy and procedure manual changes, staff training needs, and requirements.

Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Describe the four major objectives that guided the development of ICD-10 PCS.
• Compare structural changes to coding, terminology, and functionality between ICD10 and ICD9.
• Recognize the impacts of ICD10 to policies and procedures, processes, software, billing, and coding.
• Develop a plan for addressing the impacts of ICD10 and preparing for the changes, including staff training needs.
• Develop references to enable users to stay current on publication changes and delivery.
• Identify strategies for training personnel on the delivered changes, including:
• Coding/billing
• Quality Assurance
• Utilization Review
• Compliance Staff
• Information Systems
• Outside Vendors
• Prepare plan for Process, Policy, and Procedural re-engineering and documentation
• Identify IT (software) upgrades required and develop plan for same.

Course Structure and Schedule
This is a non-credit course offered for 200 hours.  The student can register at any time during the year.  Cost is $1,595 per student.  A certificate for course completion will be issued.

Upon registering, the student is given an initial six months to complete the program.  If the student needs more time, they can request a six month extension at no additional charge.

Prerequisite(s)
Knowledge of medical terminology as well as some understanding of accounts receivable management, coding, billing, revenue cycles and reimbursement is recommended, but not required.

The changes in the diagnostic and procedural coding format and structure are so significant that this course can be used as an introduction to coding for those looking for future employment, and to instruct current medical coders in the differences and impacts of the diagnostic and procedural coding systems.

Overview/Subject Matter

1. Unit I
• ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS:  What is it?
• ICD-10-CM and PCS Quick Facts
• ICD-9-CM (Clinical Modification) Diagnostic Codes
• ICD-10-PCS (Procedural Coding System) Codes
• ICD History
• Clinical Modification (CM) Creation
• ICD-9-CM and Claims
• ICD-9-CM Today
• ICD-10 Changes
• ICD-10-CM
• ICD-10-CM:  When?
• Opponents and Proponents of ICD-10-CM and PCS America
2. Unit II
• ICD-10-CM (Clinical Modification)
• Comparison Chart ICD-9 to ICD-10
• Code Structure Changes
3. Unit III
• ICD-10-PCS (Procedure Coding System)
• CMS Table Files for ICD-10-PCS
• Code Structure Changes
4. Unit IV – Implementation Considerations ICD-10-CM
• Training and Personnel
• Administrative and Management Personnel
• Clinical Personnel
• Physicians
• Human Resource Managers
• Accounting Managers
• Financial Plan
• Information Systems
• IS Planning
• For Consideration
• Actions to Take Now
• Documentation

Registration

Register online through our secure server or fill out this form and fax or mail it to Extended Learning. You will be given class access by email within five working days. Call 1-800-2Learn2, or email WVUEnrich@mail.wvu.edu if you have any questions. Major credit cards and electronic checks are accepted.

Refund Policy
Any cancellation and refund request must be submitted in writing by the student to WVU Extended Learning. A $50 processing fee will be charged to the student for a cancellation requested before materials (books) are mailed to the student. If the student cancels within ten days after the materials are mailed to the student, then a $100 processing fee will be charged, provided the student returns the materials, within five days of the written request, in their original condition. If the materials are not returned within the specified period of time or are not in their original condition, then a $500 processing fee will be charged to the student. If the student cancels any time between eleven and thirty days after the materials ae mailed to the student, then a $300 processing fee will be charged, provided the student returns the materials, within 5 days of the written request, in their original condition. If the materials are not returned within the specified period of time or are not in their original condition, then a $500 processing fee will be charged to the student. No other refunds will be considered.