A Message from the JCAAI President: Sign Up for Part II of the JCAAI ICD-10 Webinar

The Joint Council of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (JCAAI) will be sponsoring another webinar on ICD-10. Over 600 allergists participated in Part I of the webinar. ICD-10 will be required for all billing on October 1, 2014. Part II will cover ICD-10-CM: Specifics for the Allergy and Immunology Practice.

Mark your calendars for:
Tuesday, January 21, 2014: 8:00 pm EST
Part II – ICD-10-CM: Specifics for the Allergy and Immunology Practice

• Comparison of top 50 Allergy/Immunology codes used in ICD-9, with translation into ICD-10
• Discussion of interpretation of notes in the codebook as well as general guidelines (current copy of ICD-10 recommended for viewing)
• Review of specific chapter guidelines for A/I and co-morbidities
• Practical examples for our specialty
• Question and answer period

The Learning objectives for the ICD-10 Part II webinar include: 1) Implement and utilize ICD-10-CM in the practice of Allergy and Immunology Medicine; 2) Identify specific rules and guidelines in ICD-10-CM specific to the practice of Allergy and Immunology and other specialties which patients have co-morbidities; 3) Implement ICD-10-CM into practice using the general and chapter specific guidelines for coding for Allergy and Immunology; and 4) Recognize and assist practitioners with ICD-10 related questions.

Featured Speaker: Barbara J. Cobuzzi, MBA, CPC, CENTC, CPC-H, CPC-P, CPC-I, CPCO; CRN Healthcare

Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) and the Joint Council on Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. The AAAAI is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Designation Statement
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology designates this live activity for a maximum number of 2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

To Register for Part II of the ICD-10 Webinar:
Please go to http://education.aaaai.org/rsl/JCAAISPECIFICICD10

• Click “yes” to enroll in the activity or “login.”
• Login with your AAAAI Username and Password. New users/Forgot your password: type your email address in the field below username and password and click “continue.” You will receive an email with a link to reset/create your login.
• Select the webinars you would like to purchase and attend.
• Click the red “Add to cart.”
• JCAAI Members should enter their coupon code (contact info@jcaai.org) and click “Apply to Order.”
• Click “Checkout.”
• Complete the billing information.
• Select your payment: Credit Card - enter your card information.
• Click “Review Order”
• Click “Submit” order.
• After your payment has been received, go to the individual webinars; click “Take Course” to complete the pre-test (mandatory to claim credit).
• Please watch your email the Monday before the webinar for information on accessing the live webinar and technical help.

Webinar Fees
JCAAI Member: $12.50
Non-members: $125

JCAAI membership is $175 annually! Join the JCAAI now and enjoy 12 months of membership. Get the webinar at member's fee. Go now to the JCAAI website to become a member.

Richard W. Honsinger, MD, MACP, FAAAAI