Mary S. Alvarado, MD; Andrea Benzing, CPC; Jennifer M. Conroy, BSN, RN
This session is presented by Gundersen Health System’s CDI ambulatory physician leader, also a practicing OB/GYN staff physician with firsthand knowledge of the multitude of challenges facing a busy ambulatory...
Understanding the facets related to coding and documentation of congenital anomalies, chromosomal malformations, and syndromes can be a challenge. This session will examine various congenital anomalies with a focus on documentation tips to assist...
Mark N. Dominesey, RN, BSN, MBA, CCDS, CDIP, CHTS-CP
Physicians often struggle with determining which risk reduction methodology they should employ with their patient population. This session teaches how CDI professionals can assist hospitals and providers by focusing on...
Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are complex. The procedures to treat CHD are even more complicated, and ICD-10 added an even thicker layer of difficulty. This session is intended to give the learner a clearer understanding of CHD and the procedures...
CDI educator is a new role with responsibilities that include specialized education of CDI staff and clinicians. Attendees will hear from an educator and be able to identify the role of a dedicated educator and the value this position brings to their...
When the attending physician orders an inpatient admission and the stay does not meet Medicare’s requirements for Part A payment, a hospital may have the option to bill for its services under Part B. Timing is everything when it comes to the...
This session will include an overview of neonatal clinical concepts and coding guidelines, with case example discussion and compliant query formulation. This session will additionally include details on disease process and code...
Mount Carmel Health System successfully implemented one of the nation’s first observation CDI programs. Attendees will learn how in addition to reducing observation patient length of stay and supporting appropriate patient status, the...
Laurie A. Morelle, MS, RN, CCDS; Aimee Van Balen, RN, BSN, CCDS
Don’t be overwhelmed by incorporating the many complex reviews: mortality, HACs/PSIs, LOS, audit proofing. Come and learn how to balance your CDI responsibilities like an expert.
