SNFs that are not well versed in PDPM and ICD-10 coding are at a much higher risk of seeing their revenue negatively impacted and are at a substantial increased risk for potential audit and recovery. AHCA has online training programs to help you succeed:  Virtual PDPM Training, designed for anyone who did not attend the in-person AHCA PDPM Academy in March, as well as ICD-10 coding courses specific to PDPM. 

SNF members that did not attend the in-person PDPM Academy training earlier this year should register now for AHCA’s Virtual PDPM Training. Included with the virtual training is access to all materials on AHCA’s PDPM Academy. The PDPM Academy is where updates, tools, webinars, and other supporting materials are housed. AHCA SNF members who attend the Virtual PDPM Training will also be able to join in free monthly PDPM Academy webinars hosted by AHCA.

The ACHA Virtual PDPM Training is available to AHCA SNF provider members only. The cost for the training, whether first time or repeated, is $350. The training has been approved for 8 NAB continuing education credits. 

Virtual ICD-10 Coding training is also available through AHCA and is equally important to PDPM success. Bulk purchases are available. The two online ICD-10 training programs include:

• AHCA/AHIMA ICD-10 Training for PDPM – Coder is an in-depth course designed for SNF billing staff, MDS staff, nursing and therapy staff, and admissions and discharge staff.  The course contains seven modules and comes with 16 CNEs for nurses and 16 AHIMA CEs upon successful completion.  The cost is $499 for AHCA members and $599 for non-members.

• AHCA/AHIMA ICD-10 Training for PDPM – Non-Coder is a four-hour course developed for individuals who need to lead a successful PDPM transition and is intended for administrators, DONs, and other management staff. The course for non-coders comes with 4 CNEs for nurses, 4 AHHIMA CEs or 4.5 NAB approved CEs upon successful completion.  The cost is $199 for AHCA members and $249 for non-members.

Members will need to login with their AHCA/NCAL usernames and passwords to register for any of these courses. For assistance obtaining AHCA/NCAL usernames and passwords, please email educate@ahca.org with your name and facility contact information.  

Time is running out.  Prepare for PDPM today by registering for AHCA’s online courses built for PDPM success.