SWFC Medical Blog

ICD-10-CM/PCS

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.B) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:35:00 +0000

Root operations for cutting or separation only:

Division: cutting into/separating a body part (cystostomy)
Rlease: freeing a body part from constraint around a body part (lysis of adhesion)

Ms.B says for more information contact her kbaus@swfc.edu or the website for swfc.edu.

http://www.swfc.edu/medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm
Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Root Operations 2

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.B) — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:55:00 +0000

Today we are talking about root operations that have to do with solids/fluids/gases from a body part.

Drainage: taking/letting out fluids/gases (incision or drainage of an abscess)
Extirpation: taking/cutting out solid matter (thrombectomy)
Fragmentation: breaking solid matter into pieces (lithotripsy)

Ms.B says for more information on ICD-10-CM/PCS contact her at kbaus@swfc.edu or visit the website @swfc.edu.

http://www.swfc.edu/medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm
Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit www.swfc.edu.

ICD-10-PCS Root Operations

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.B) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:48:00 +0000

SWFC wants to help you understand the new coding system coming our way on 10/01/2013, so today I am going to talk a little about "root operations." Here are some words that will be used to locate "root operations" in ICD-10-PCS. Something we will all need to get used to using.

Excision: removal of, cutting out/off some of the body part without replacement (excision of skin lesion)
Resection: removal of, cutting out/off all of a body part without replacement (splenectomy)
Detachement: removal of, cutting out/off an extremity only at any level with replacement (above the knee amputation)
Destruction: eradication of some/all of a body part without replacement (fulguration of endometrium)
Extraction: pulling off/out of some/all of a body part without replacment (Suction Dilation & Curettage)

Keep your eye on this blog for more information regarding root operations in ICD-10-PCS by Ms. B and swfc.edu

http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm
Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit www.swfc.edu.

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.B) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:40:00 +0000

It is Health Information Week at SWFC. We are sharing our knowledge of this profession with other students and the community who have a desire to know more about what we do and where we work. Check out the SWFC Website for information on the program. www.swfc.edu

http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm
Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Coding Boot Camp

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.B) — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:38:00 +0000

SWFC Graduates or those in their last term in Medical coding and billing or HIT/HIM SWFC is offering those of you who are interested in 5 day coding boot camp to help prepare for the CCA Examination, for those interested email kbaus@swfc.edu.

http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm
Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Southwest Florida College Coding Bootcamp

noreply@blogger.com (Southwest Florida College) — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:35:00 +0000

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE
Coding Boot Camp

WINTER 2012 SESSION

This intensive course will prepare the student to sit for the AHIMA certified Coding Associate (CCA) coding credential examination.

WHERE:

Southwest Florida College
1685 Medical Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33907

Room 221

WHEN:

SATURDAY, JANUARY
21st and 28th, 2011
FEBRUARY 4th, 11th and 18th, 2012

TIME:

9:00 AM - 5:00PM with 1/2 hour break for lunch

Registration Fee $200.00
(Includes 2011 CCA Review book)

Fee must be paid in full before January 13th, 2012.
(No payment plan is available for this course.)
Please pay at Bursar office

INSTRUCTOR: Katherine E. Baus, RHIA, CCS-P

The course is limited to the first 40 paid registrants.

The student must bring completed registration form to the bursar with the payment and verify graduation date with the registrar.

Email kbaus@swfc.edu for more information
or to obtain a registration form.

http://www.swfc.edu/medical/DMBCT-Disclosure.htm

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with lifetime placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call toll free 888‐279-2342 or visit www.swfc.edu.

ICD-10-CM/PCS Codes

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.B) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 19:29:00 +0000

Let me show you what the new ICD-10-PCS codes looks like. Detachment, Elbow Region, Left: 0X6C0ZZ. Character 1 Section--Medical/Surgical 0
Character 2 Body System--Anatomical Regions, Upper Extremities X
Character 3 Root Operation- - Detachment 6
Character 4 Body Part - - Elbow Region, Left C
Character 5 Approach -- Open 0
Character 6 Device- - None Z
Character 7 Qualifier- - None Z
There is the complete code. Ms. B is waiting to hear from you regarding ICD-10-CM/PCS. For further information please contact www.swfc.edu.

http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm
Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit www.swfc.edu.

What does an ICD-10-Code Look Like

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.B) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:42:00 +0000

ICD-10-CM/PCS will have a new look for coders because it is alphanumeric but that is okay because it is easier to use. Here are two new codes: 1st diagnosis code: HTN: I10, Essential (primary) hypertension. Here is another one DM w/ diabetic neuropathy unspecified:E11.40. For more information go to http://www.icd10data.com/ or check out http://www.swfc.edu/.

http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm
Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit http://www.swfc.edu/.

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.B) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:46:00 +0000

Ms. B wants to know, do you know what the term "locum tenens" means when coding? Those are providers who cover a practice for a physican when they become ill, go on vacation, etc. They treat the patients as if it were their own practice, using established E&M for the established patients and a new patient level if the patient is new. Want to know more, www.locumanTenens.com or www.swfc.edu.

http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm
Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit http://www.swfc.edu/.

Are you ready for ICD-10-CM/PCS?

noreply@blogger.com (Ms.B) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:22:00 +0000

Southwest Florida College has one of the few AHIMA Certified ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainers in this area on staff. Katherine Baus, RHIA, CCS-P received her certificate in December of 2010. We are currently incorporating ICD-10-CM/PCS into our curriculum. Check out the Medical Coding and Billing Program or the AS in Health Information Management today.

Medical Programs

http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Southwest Florida College was mentioned in the August/September 2011 Edition of Lee Memorial Health System’s HealthyNEWS publication!

noreply@blogger.com (Southwest Florida College) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:44:00 +0000

The August/September HealthyNEWS Edition, as published by Lee Memorial Health System, was distributed as an insert within the local papers on Friday, July 29th, 2011. Page 6 featured an article about Surgical Technicians as depicted below.

In the last paragraph, Carol Withers RN, OR nurse manager at Cape Coral Hospital mentions: “Because our health system partners with High Tech North and Southwest Florida College, most newly hired surgical technologies were trained in our hospitals. They already understand our health system, our surgeon’s styles and our emphasis on patient safety.”

http://www.swfc.edu/Medical/Healthcare-Disclosures.htm Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning that is listening to employers and providing its students with placement assistance in today’s most demanding career fields. The college is located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte and Bonita Springs. The Institute of Interior Design is also located within the Bonita Springs campus. For more information, call 1-877-455-0107 or visit www.swfc.edu.

Allied Health: An Interview With Program Manager Liz Levine

noreply@blogger.com (Southwest Florida College) — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:25:00 +0000

Mrs. Levine, the Program Manager for our Allied Health Program, discusses the medical programs available here at Southwest Florida. Become part of this explosive industry by contacting us today!

New Bachelor's Degree program in Health Care Administration! The bachelors degree in Health Care Administration will provide students with a foundation of general management skills in health care and health care services such as: finances, public policy, communication, cultural diversity, and organizational behavior. This interdisciplinary degree will enable the student to seek employment in an entry-level position in health care administration or a management training position.

New campus now open in Port Charlotte!Secure industries are a rare thing these days, but with the American population curve aging, the demand for qualified medical practitioners has never been higher.At Southwest Florida College, our medical programs will give you the tools to remain in a rewarding career for many years to come. SWFC Allied Health students can graduate with diplomas in Medical Assistant or Medical Billing & Coding Technology, associate's degrees in Health Information Technology, Medical Assistant or Surgical Technician, or with a bachelor's degree in Health Care Administration.

Unlike other colleges, SWFC provides hands-on experience by allowing students to practice on each other in our Medical Assistant labs rather than only using simulators. This helps students overcome the anxiety that is part of learning a new skill.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College has been providing post secondary education to Floridians since 1974 and offers programs in Allied Health, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-279-2342 or visit http://www.swfc.edu/.

DR. INTRESS RECENTLY JOINED THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE PORT CHARLOTTE CAMPUS AS PROGRAM MANAGER

noreply@blogger.com (Southwest Florida College) — Fri, 21 May 2010 12:23:00 +0000

DR. INTRESS RECENTLY JOINED THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COLLEGE PORT CHARLOTTE CAMPUS AS PROGRAM MANAGER

Port Charlotte, Fla., (January 12, 2010) – A decorated Army veteran and a former Navy operating room technician has agreed to park his RV and join the staff of Southwest Florida College as program manager for its Allied Health program.

Dr. Robert C. Intress, Ph.D. brings a wealth of experience and an impressive background to the Port Charlotte campus of Southwest Florida College.

After retiring four years ago, Dr. Intress said he saw an ad in the paper and he decided to apply. "I am thrilled to have the position. I have observed that the enthusiasm of the faculty and staff at Southwest Florida College to support the students, be available and go the extra mile has been consistent," Dr. Intress said. "Every faculty member, every staff member has the same philosophy."

Dr. Intress, 63, earned a bachelor's degree in community health from the University of Wisconsin, a master's degree in health education from Central Michigan University, another master's degree in educational administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a doctorate in educational administration with a minor in administrative medicine, also from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Back in 1964 at the age of 17, he became what he believes was the youngest operating room technician in the country at St. Joesph’s Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. He then joined the U.S. Navy where he joined the staff at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Newport, R.I. as a operating room technician and was transferred to DaNang, Vietnam as a Corp men with the Marine Corp. Subsequent posts included one of the first surgical physician's assistants, acting executive director for Marshfield Medical Research Foundation, executive director for National Farm Medicine Center, and a faculty member at Central Michigan University, Union Graduate School, Cardinal Stritch College, and Milton College. Dr. Intress has also been chief executive officer at Indiana Heart Physicians, Inc.

More recently, Dr. Intress started Physician Partners Group to manage physician practices in 2001 with himself as the first and sole employee. Four years ago, he sold the firm – it had 400 employees and scores of clients.

In addition to his business acumen and academic leadership, Dr. Intress also has a distinguished service record. He retired as Lt. Col. in the U.S. Army after 24 years of service. He received the Army Commendation Medal in 1984, the service's Humanitarian Award in 1981, the Army Commendation Award in 1978, the Vietnam Campaign Medal in 1970, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry in 1970, and Combat Action Award in 1970.

Community and civic honors have been plentiful. Recognitions and awards include Outstanding Volunteer Award in 1991 by the American Heart Association, Outstanding Civilian Physician Assistant Award in 1990 by the American Academy of Physicians Assistants, the American Heart Association of Wisconsin Service Award in 1988 and the Wisconsin Community Education Association Recognition Award in 1987, among others.

Dr. Intress has served as president for the City of Marshfield, Wisc. Board of Education from 1978 to 1987 and has written numerous publications, worked on several special projects including as a consultant for the National Board of Medical Examiners Re-certification Test Committee and as a member of the Wisconsin National Science Foundation Task Force, to name a few. He is formerly a member of the Medical Group Management Association and the American Academy of Physicians' Assistants and was previously a vice chairman of the National Commission on Certification of Physicians' Assistants.

In his free time, Dr. Intress enjoys taking RV trips and likes to swim, walk and play a little tennis.

His goal in his new position is to support his students and do all he can to make them successful. "There is a lot of opportunity in the health care delivery system with the aging population and I hope to be able to provide educational opportunities in new health care disciplines," Dr. Intress said.

Southwest Florida College is an accredited, private, institution of higher learning centrally located in Fort Myers, Tampa, Port Charlotte, and includes the Institute of Interior Design located within the Miromar Design Center in Estero. The College offers programs in Health Care, Business, Design, Education, Information Technology and Legal Studies. Its mission is to provide educational opportunities for individuals to acquire knowledge and skills that will help prepare them for rewarding careers in fields with high growth potential. For more information, call toll free 888-526-7973 or visit http://www.swfc.edu/.