A compact yet comprehensive course on ICD-10 CM concluded successfully. It was a first ever course on ICD-10 by ACS in the Gulf region. The attendees were from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman. Dr. Victor Freeman, a medical practitioner and an AHIMA approved trainer diligently covered almost all technicalities of CD-10 coding with extensive level of presentations, exercises and group discussions. The attendees liked an overview on coding, ICD-10 and transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. Many organizations in the Middle East had the deadlines approaching very fast to get on to the ICD-10, so it was very much helpful to them. Looked like, ICD-10 needed more time and should involve the physicians too. So there should be more courses on ICD-10 CM. Some suggested to have courses on CPTs also. Testimonials on the course reflect a very good impression on the delivery of the course, few of them are herein mentioned:
"Mr. Victor Freeman is one person worth meeting for a bright future, truly inspirational".
"This training refreshed my knowledge and it was quite good for my future".
"A compact yet comprehensive refresher for ICD-10 coding & implementation".
"A very nice comprehensive presentation which was discussed in detail in a short period of time".
"I have gained more knowledge about ICD-10 CM"
"Professional from A to Z".
At the end of training, attendees were asked as to what did they like the most about EMR/EHR training. The answers were: "Training Material". "Organized, provided very useful information, nice and good trainer and supervision, location is good". "PCS". "It's very informative, gives more knowledge on ICD-10 and its updates, "All". "Documentation & Discussion". "Cooperation. Trainer is aware of coding guidelines". "A nice refresher on ICD-10 Coding". "The way to present detail information in easy way"., etc.
The rating of the course stood at close to 9 out of 10. And the objectives of the course were fully met.