Webinar

Master Class on Newborn Facility Coding and Documentation

By Leigh Poland and Angels Rani Jeritta CCS

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST

Join us for an in-depth session where we explore the intricacies of the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) and International Classification of Diseases Tenth Revision Procedure Coding System (ICD-10-PCS) coding and documentation for newborn facility coding. This informative 90-minute session, “Master Class on Newborn Facility Coding and Documentation,” will provide a comprehensive review of the ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines for newborn, perinatal, and congenital conditions, with a focus on the common coding audit error trends identified in newborn encounters.

Our expert speakers will highlight key American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic® guidance relevant to newborn encounters. Participants will also gain insights into documentation improvement opportunities and engage in case studies to discuss correct code assignment and documentation practices. By examining the latest coding and documentation for newborn facility coding updates, this webinar is packed with valuable insights and guidelines designed to enhance medical coding accuracy and understand common areas of confusion.

Learning Objectives:

  • Review the ICD-10-CM/PCS coding guidelines for newborn, perinatal, and congenital conditions.
  • Analyze common coding audit error trends in newborn encounters to better understand how to avoid mistakes.
  • Examine key AHA Coding Clinic guidelines related to newborn facility coding.
  • Identify documentation improvement opportunities for newborn encounters.
  • Discuss correct code assignment and documentation practices through case study examples.

Register now to ensure your team understands the guidelines, conditions, and updates and can confidently tackle the complexities of newborn-related coding, ultimately improving medical coding accuracy and reimbursement.

Leigh Poland

Leigh Poland RHIA, CCS, CDIP, CIC

Speaker

Leigh has over 20 years of coding experience and has worked in the coding and education realm over the last 20 years. Her true passion is coding education making sure coders are equipped to do their job accurately and with excellence. Academically, Leigh has graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Science. Leigh has had the opportunity to present many times in the past at the AHIMA, ACDIS, and AAPC National Conventions. She has been a guest speaker on AHIMA webinars and has written several articles that were published in the AHIMA Journal. Leigh has traveled the US and internationally providing coding education.

Speaker - Angels Rani Jeritta

Angels Rani Jeritta CCS

Speaker

With 12 years at AGS Health, Angels’ career in medical coding is fueled by a deep passion for the field. She graduated from Dr. MGR Medical University with a Bachelor of Dental Science (BDS) and is also a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS).

Angels excels not only in technical ability but also in communication. She delivers engaging internal presentations and creates high-quality content for external conferences, showcasing her passion for education. Her experience managing a quality team has elevated her skills in fostering collaboration and motivating others. Angels leverages these leadership strengths extensively with the continuous learning team.

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00 pm EST
Duration: 90 minutes (1.5 CEU Credit)
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Webinar – Master Class on Newborn Facility Coding and Documentation

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