CPT Coding Update 2009 and an Overview of NCCI  Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - Santa Clara; Thursday, January 29, 2009 - Irvine
Participants at this informative seminar will receive an overview of NCCI for Medicare, including a review of the CPT bundling and modifier rules.

Setting Your Defenses to Meet the New RAC Offense Wednesday, February 25, 2009 - Buena Park; Thursday, February 26, 2009 - Concord
RAC audits require health care providers to have a 2-pronged strategy. Attend this informative seminar that will help you develop a RAC Offense and learn the two provider strategies. 

September 23, 2008 --- AHA issues Regulatory Advisory on Adoption of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS

The "ICD-10-Clinical Modification/Procedure Coding System" Fact Sheet provides general information about the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS including benefits of adopting the new coding system, structural differences between ICD-9­-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS, and implementation planning recommendations. The fact sheet is available in downloadable format from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare Learning Network.

Implementation date for "Red Flag" rules promulgated by the Federal Trade Commission has been moved to May 1, 2009. This is to ensure that the FTC is able to provide guidance on questions involving the applicability of the rules.

Call for Speaker Proposals: CHIA State Convention & Exhibit 2009
If you are looking for a great way to share what you've learned, give back to the profession, add something to your resume or just earn CEUs, how about making a presentation at the CHIA State Convention & Exhibit  The convention will take place June 14-17, 2009 in Indian Wells, California at the Hyatt Grand Champions Resort.

Exhibit Booth Space Now Available: 2009 CHIA State Convention & Exhibit
2009 Exhibit Prospectus and Floor Plan are posted. The convention exhibit dates are June 15-17, 2009 (Hyatt Grand Champions Resort in Indian Wells, California)

HHS Proposed Adoption of ICD-10 Code Sets and Updated Electronic Transaction Standards
On August 15, 2008, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a long-awaited proposed regulation that would replace the ICD-9-CM code sets now used to report health care diagnoses and procedures with greatly expanded ICD-10 code sets, effective October 1, 2011.

CMS new guidance...
Bans the use of physician signature stamps 

CHIA Online Education Program
Release of Information in California course modules.

CHIA Mentorship Program on the AHIMA Community of Practice (CoP) 
This Mentorship program is designed to promote dialogue and professional relationships between Mentors and Mentees. 

CHIA Corporate Partners 
CHIA is grateful for the generous support provided by our Corporate Partners and other companies. Please visit them on our Web site and link yourself to their Web site.

HIM in the Continuum of Care
A longer-term management of patients after their initial phase of illness, these resources and articles are being made available for reference. 

Exam Fee Reimbursement for RHIA and RHIT  
Program to promote HIM professional credentials, promote value of AHIMA/CHIA membership and identify/engage future volunteer leaders of CHIA.

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