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Upcoming Live Webinars:

FROM SEVERITY TO MORTALITY: EVOLUTION OF QUALITY INITIATIVES IN CDI
May 11, 2017
Deanne Wilk, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS
Product Code: AUDL051117 | CEUs: 2

High-quality outcomes data is the key to reimbursement, and clinical documentation improvement (CDI) initiatives are designed to improve the quality of outcomes data. Yet CDI specialists often experience bottlenecks with the implementation of initiatives, especially when it comes to severity of the illness and the risk of mortality. This webinar explores how providers, quality managers, and CDI professionals see these initiatives differently, and how to apply this knowledge when developing and accomplishing data quality processes. The speaker discusses how metrics of the information need to be inclusive to organizational goals, rather than an extrinsic source. If you face challenges in establishing or implementing CDI initiatives at your facility, then you will benefit from this session on how to move past these common roadblocks.

List Price: $119 | Member Price: $99

UNDERSTANDING QUALITY MEASURES FOR CDI
July 6, 2017
Linda Renee Brown, RN, MA, CCDS, CCS, CDIP
Product Code: AUDL070617 | CEUs: 2
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) establishes quality initiatives to improve patient care and provide reimbursements for hospitals that adhere to the requirements. In order for facilities to benefit, clinical documentation specialists (CDSs) need to understand the guidelines and how to participate. This webinar increases the specialists’ understanding of CMS quality initiatives, including value-based purchasing, inpatient quality reporting, the hospital-acquired condition reduction program, and bundled payments for care improvement. Attendees can expect to gain a more complete understanding of CMS requirements to elevate patient experiences and identify reimbursement opportunities. Join us for a thorough review of quality initiatives and their impacts on your organization.

List Price: $119 | Member Price: $99

CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT SPECIALISTS: THE WHY, THE WHERE, THE HOW, THE FUTURE
July 13, 2017
Clement Agha, MD, CCS, CDIP
Product Code: AUDL071317 | CEUs: 2
The HIM profession of today is not the one of 15 years ago. We have clinical documentation improvement (CDI) to thank for it. CDI continues to directly influence how we record patient information, making it one of the fastest-growing job sectors in HIM. This webinar looks at the lucrative and flexible career opportunities available in CDI, supported by a review of its history, inner workings, and requirements. Attendees gain an understanding of the true motivation behind documentation standards and integrity, as well as an exciting view into the future of health information. Secure your seat at this inspirational session.

List Price: $119 | Member Price: $99

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

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ARE YOU CAPTURING ALL YOUR CCs/MCCs? 
Kim Hardee, RHIT, and CCS 
Product Code: AUDL030717 | CEUs: 2

Secondary diagnoses are the most commonly overlooked elements in a case review for both CDI and coding professionals. So what are the best methods to not only uncover these secondary diagnoses but also educate your staff to facilitate an improved documentation and coding program? This webinar discusses secondary diagnoses guidelines to uncover those “hidden” diagnoses, assess situations when CCs/MCCs may be overlooked, examine the significance of pathology reports, and research opportunities for quality documentation in your facility. Viewers will have the option to participate in examples of conflicting/nonconflicting documentation. At the conclusion of the program, participants will have key information for an improved documentation program and identification of coding and documentation educational needs to facilitate accurate and complete DRG assignment/severity of illness reflection.

SELF-PACED CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT (CDI) ACADEMY
Available Now!
CEUs: 26

Learn CDI best practices for both inpatient and outpatient settings at your own pace with AHIMA’s CDI Academy Self-Paced Webinar Series. This comprehensive series of 18 webinars utilizes real-life examples, exercises, and quizzes on specific clinical and coding topics designed to assist CDI professionals in implementing best practices at their organizations, and allows you to get up to speed on your own schedule, when it’s convenient for you. Whether you are new to CDI or an experienced CDI professional ready to take your program to the next level, the Academy offers unique content you can apply to your situation.

OUTPATIENT CDI ACADEMY WEBINAR SERIES
Coming Soon!
CEUs: 6

AHIMA’s Outpatient CDI Academy Webinar Series uses evidence-based information to provide a detailed analysis of CDI opportunities in the outpatient setting. The three comprehensive webinars in this series provide education on the benefits of outpatient CDI, the drivers of outpatient documentation, and the structural and operational goals for outpatient CDI. If you are looking to expand or develop an outpatient CDI program, this training will prepare you.

List Price: $399 | Member Price: $299

CODING AND PHYSICIAN SELF-DEFENSE: A LIVE PRESENTATION TO THE MEDICAL STAFF
William Haik, MD, FCCP, CDIP
Product Code: AUDA011216 | CEUs: 2

Calling all coding staff and physicians! This live presentation will discuss physician profiling, payment, and patient care issues related to documentation of the inpatient health record. Subsequently, clinical examples will be presented and broken out by the components of a DRG. This helps physicians understand how improved documentation allows for the physician to realize their optimal performance profile and payment, and how the documentation process is enhanced by constructive communication with CDI personnel and the coding staff.

List Price: $119 | Member Price: $99

QUALITY MEASUREMENT: HIM’S CONNECTION TO VBPAND COMPLIANCE
Jeanne Babers, RHIA, CCS
Product Code: AUDA071416 | CEUs: 2

American policy-makers are focused on the triple aim of reducing healthcare costs, improving the patient experience, and improving the health outcomes of populations. In the future, hospitals will no longer be paid based on the volume of services provided. This is the concept behind value-based purchasing (“VBP”). Hospitals now must focus on both (a) coding for appropriate reimbursement; and (b) coding for accurate quality measurement. This requires providers to offer and document evidence-based, patient-centered treatment. In this webinar, all of these concepts are reviewed and explained in detail to show the connections between quality coding and quality outcomes.

List Price: $119 | Member Price: $99

ENCEPHALOPATHY: WHEN ALTERED MENTAL STATUS DOESN’T MAKE SENSE!
James P. Fee, MD, CCS, CCDS
Product Code: AUDA072616 | CEUs: 2

Get your head around altered mental states! This session will discuss the clinical differences between altered mental status, confusion, delirium, and encephalopathy. The audience will understand the pathophysiology and etiology of each clinical process and be able to identify common clinical indicators related to each process. Examples of cases illustrating the clinical application of the different types of encephalopathy will be presented. In addition, this webinar shows structured physician queries to help attendees communicate more effectively with physicians regarding documentation of complex clinical issues. Additionally, the presenter will discuss the correct coding of encephalopathy in ICD-10-CM.

List Price: $119 | Member Price: $99

LEADING YOUR CDI PROGRAM TO BECOME A STRATEGIC FORCE WITHIN YOUR ORGANIZATION
Karen DiMeglio, RN, MS, CPC, CCDS
Product Code: AUDA080416 | CEUs: 2

Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) programs are uniquely positioned to be a driving force behind improved quality metrics, recognition for high quality hospital care, and accurate reimbursement. But this takes a focused approach to be primed for success. This presentation will provide critical information and strategies for building a high-performance team, translating data into actionable reports, taking a multifaceted approach to communication, identifying initiatives for improving hospital metrics, and seeking opportunities for collaboration.

List Price: $119 | Member Price: $99

AN AUDITOR’S VIEWPOINT: AN INSIDE LOOK AT AUDIT PROCESSES AND STRATEGIES
William (Bill) Malm, ND, RN, CMAS, CRCR and Sharon Easterling, MHA, RHIA, CCS
Product Code: AUDA082316 | CEUs: 2

With the increasing amount of audits, accurate documentation is no longer just about clinical care quality. It is also key for organizations to alleviate audit risk. The more organizations understand audit requirements, the better prepared they will be to avoid denials and proactively prepare for audit appeals This presentation will include an auditor’s viewpoint in the processes, key players and trends related to audits, and the impact for healthcare providers in 2016. The presenter will explore the audit landscape by identifying different types of audits and sharing best practices for an effective audit program to ensure compliant documentation, reduce audit risk, and achieve revenue and margin integrity for overall strong financial performance.

List Price: $119 | Member Price: $99

CDI AND CODER COLLABORATION: MAXIMIZING DOCUMENTATION QUALITY AND REVENUES
Andy Tolep, CCS, CCDS, CPC, HIM
Product Code: AUDA092016 | CEUs: 2

As the result of the US healthcare system transition to ICD-10, it is critical for CDI specialists and coders to work collaboratively. ICD-10 is a new language for both providers and payers, and the two teams—CDI specialists and coders—will work most effectively by mastering ICD-10 documentation and coding rules together. Facilities that already have strong CDS-coder collaboration put themselves in a position to maximize clinical documentation quality and revenues in an ICD-10 environment. A thorough ICD- 10 education will empower CDI staff to educate providers to ensure clinical documentation quality and appropriate reimbursements. This webinar explores the unique benefits of this collaboration as the two teams move forward.

List Price: $119 | Member Price: $99<

CDI AND ICD-10 DOCUMENTATION TIPS
Gloryanne H. Bryant, BS, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS
Product Code: AUDA051215 | CEUs: 2

ICD-10-CM is a new and better code set, and thus there are enhancements to learn and prepare for implementation. This webinar provides a look at the documentation specifics withinthe ICD-10-CM code set. In addition, AHIMA has prepared a new ICD-10 Documentation Tips resource, which will be reviewed with the audience. Learning the improved documentation terminology will be key to your success for both CDI and coding.

List Price: $145 | Member Price: $125

CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT STEPPING BEYOND FEE FOR SERVICE
Gloryanne H. Bryant, BS, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS
Product Code: AUDA022415 | CEUs: 2

CDI has traditionally been focusing on Fee for Service (FFS) payment methodology and patient population for program success. Capturing patient severity and acuity is critical to quality scores and outcomes measures. This webinar takes a look at other elements and systems like APR-DRGs and Risk Adjustment used to measure and consider for your CDI success.

List Price: $145 | Member Price: $125

CODING AND CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT WITH A TECHNOLOGY BACKBONE
Katherine Lusk, MHSM, RHIA, and Launa Fackrell
Product Code: AUDA033115 | CEUs: 2

Here comes the technology! CDI specialists can dramatically enhance productivity by introducing technology to their CDI responsibilities. Using a multi-faceted and disciplined approach that includes leveraging data analytics, Natural Language Processing technology, electronic record optimization and EMR documentation guidelines, CDI Specialists can successfully impact physician documentation practices within the EHR in a staffing neutral environment.

List Price: $145 | Member Price: $125

EVOLVING AND ADAPTING: THE CHANGING ROLE OF THE CDI PROFESSIONAL
Melanie Endicott, MBA/HCM, RHIA, CHDA, CDIP, CCS, CCS-P, FAHIMA
Product Code: AUDA061615 | CEUs: 2

Over the past decade the CDI profession has changed immensely and the CDI professional must find ways to keep up with this ever-changing industry. No longer is CDI only focused on finding MCCs/CCs on Medicare patients in the acute care inpatient setting. It is moving into other areas of healthcare and focusing on all payers and patient types. This webinar focuses on the adaptive role of the CDI professional.

List Price: $145 | Member Price: $125

PHYSICIAN ENGAGEMENT FOR CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT
Deanne Wilk, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer
Product Code: AUDA070915 | CEUs: 2

This on-demand webinar Physician engagement is critical to the success of any CDI program.  Successful programs find ways to improve communication and physician engagement of the CDI program and buy in. Physician interaction is not always easy or comfortable.  It requires skillful preparation.

List Price: $145 | Member Price: $125

THE PRE-BILL REVIEW: DIRECTING THE WHEELS OF CHANGE
James Fee, MD, CCS, CCDS
Product Code: AUDA072315 | CEUs: 2

In healthcare environments where resources are limited, quality-driven initiatives are both critical and overwhelming. The importance of a customized program requiring careful study of physician documentation is imperative for success. This webinar bridges the gap between an effective pre-bill process, quality measures and quality documentation.

List Price: $145 | Member Price: $125

THE TOP 20 ICD-10 DOCUMENTATION ISSUES THAT CAUSE DRG CHANGES
Donna Smith, RHIA
Product Code: AUDA030315 | CEUs: 2

When you know about existing issues, you can be more proactive in dealing with them. This presentation outlines the top 20 ICD-10 documentation issues that cause DRG changes. First, the reasons for MS-DRG changes will be outlined, including changes in coding guidelines, increased and decreased specificity of ICD-10, changes in diagnostic description meaning, changes in MCC/CC designators, and changes attributable to ICD-9 or ICD-10 coding errors. Next, the presentation will examine each of the top 20 documentation issues in detail, providing the cause and mitigation for the shift, and the resulting outcome.

List Price: $145 | Member Price: $125

USING CDI PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE QUALITY REPORTING
Helen Chrouro, RHIT, CHDA, CSS
Product Code: AUDA031915 | CEUs: 2

A key focus of clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs is to identify deficiencies in clinical documentation and develop methods to ensure the complete and accurate capture of a patient’s clinical encounter. Healthcare records that are inaccurate or incomplete will compromise clinical decision support, accurate reimbursement, and quality of care reporting. CDI programs have focused on improving the accuracy of coding and reimbursement. This webinar looks at the changing face of these programs and explains how to learn from the challenges and the successes.

List Price: $145 | Member Price: $125