Clinical & Coding

Millie G. Alexander, RN, BS, CCDS takes an in-depth look at how to write clinical evidence queries.

Verona A. Lodholz, DC, MT(ASCP), CPC, CCDS, review various laboratory sections and case studies,  including hematology, coagulation, transfusion services, chemistry, and microbiology.

Kimberly A. H. Baker, JD, CPC, demystifies the quality provisions that affect hospital payment, with a focus on understanding how the provisions operate and the actual dollar impact they have on payment at a hospital.

Kyra E. Brown, RHIA, CCS, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, addresses issues that lead to high complication rates and will focus on documentation tips to assist in physician, coding, and CDI staff education and promote accurate complication rates.

Mark LeBlanc, RN, MBA, CCDS and Sherri Wacha, RN, CCDS show how PSI/HAC review can be incorporated into the CDI review process. 

John P. Glatthorn, BSBA discusses how to leverage your EHR when reviewing and amending operative notes to meet ICD-10-PCS needs.

Cheree A. Lueck, RN, BSN and Gwen S. Regenwether, BSN, RN describe how ICD-10-PCS implementation can impact your facility’s cash flow.