Education

Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC

Psychiatric and intellectual disabilities are often overlooked in the inpatient setting unless the patient is admitted for psychiatric care. CDI specialists in both the inpatient and outpatient settings need to obtain the appropriate...

Alison Leigh Bowlick, BSN, CCDS, CRCR, & Kathryn Vermillion, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CRCR

CDI leaders from two large healthcare systems— Bon Secours and Mercy Health—explored the challenges and opportunities of bringing together documentation staff and standardizing CDI...

Joe Lintz, RN, BSN, BS, CCDS, and Beth Wolf, MD, CPC, CCDS

Ever wonder why surgeons disagree with your interpretation of clinical indicators? In this session, participants reviewed the thoracic, general, and vascular surgical quality initiative program definitions for common...

Karen D. Elmore, RN, BSN, CCDS, & Julie Weiss, RN, CCDS, CCS, CRC

Attendees learned how to add sparkle to your program by providing a second look at the records prior to the record being billed. Learn ways to advance to the next level in record review with the addition of a...

Shirlivia M. Parker, MHA, RHIA, CDIP, Kimberly Huff, BA, CPC-H, CCDS, & Christopher Zepeda, MHA, BS, CPC

Is your CDI team being asked to assist with complex clinical validation denials and you don’t know where to start? This presentation shared how Providence St. Joseph...

James M. Taylor, MD, FAAFP, CRC

Attendees learned strategies for physician buy-in, embedding CDI into the physician culture, and experiences of working CDI into both a large (1,000 physician) group as well as a small (50 physician) group practice.

James S. Kennedy, MD, CCS, CDIP, CCDS

Participants heard how the underlying causes of altered mental status challenge CDI principles requiring subject matter expertise and finesse in advocating ICD-10-CM documentation and coding compliance. Learn fundamentals on clinical and...

Fran Jurcak, MSN, RN, CCDS

Using CDI program dashboard metrics is a great way to communicate outcomes. This session explored how implementing a standardized review process can validate the integrity of the program and assist in the performance review process for staff. Done...

Mary Beth Bumbarger, RHIA, CCS, CHDA, & Timothy N. Brundage, MD, CCDS

Participants learned how to determine if their hospital’s mortality rates are higher than the national averages, how mortality-related data are used for reporting and adjusted for case mix, and how to...

Johanne E. Brautigam, RN, BSN, CCDS, Sydni Johnson, RN, BSN, & LeeAnn Cheung-Conaway, RN, CCDS

During this session, panelists discussed how to get the most from remote programs, working when the lights go out, engaging physicians despite off-site staff, and more. Flexibility...