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This CDI Boot Camp provides comprehensive training on CDI responsibilities. Much of the course is dedicated to exploring diagnoses and procedures typically in need of clarification for proper code assignment and MS-DRG assignment. With this knowledge, CDI specialists can credibly query physicians and engage inpatient coders to ensure accurate claims data and reimbursement.
Highlights and Focus
- ICD-10-CM/PCS Conventions, Guidelines and Official Advice
- MS-DRG Fundamentals
- MS-DRG Risks and Opportunities
- Clinical and Coding Critical Thinking Skills with a Special Emphasis on the Top 25 Issues
- CDI-Focused Quality Measures
- Physician and Coding Perspectives of CDI and
- Provider Engagement Principles with an Emphasis on Query Compliance and CDI Ethics
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Analytics Measuring Productivity and Outcomes
- Job Interview and Procurement Skills
- Ongoing Professional Networking and Networking
- Work/Life Balance
- Active Support with Job Placement
This course will help you:
- Establish work goals and approaches that projects confidence in CDI practice
- Implement a step-by-step process for thorough medical record review based on industry guidelines.
- Recognize significant clinical indicators supporting problematic diagnoses such as heart failure, sepsis, acute renal failure, altered mental status, complications of care, bedridden states, and others
- Develop an understanding how the physician/provider/coder engagement works, how to write an effective and compliant query, and navigate answers that potentially do not accurately represent the patient’s conditions or treatments
- Understand the impact of compliance initiatives on CDI, including the Recovery Auditor program and the Office of Inspector General Work Plan
- Quantify and report your success with supervisors and other departments
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for those seeking to start their CDI careers and understand the purpose and role of clinical documentation integrity efforts in the inpatient setting. The core concepts promoting CDI best practices are explored with facilitated discussion using real world examples for application.
Live Virtual CDI Course—see the difference for yourself!
Check out all the benefits of this class:
- Expertly designed course materials: Course materials are developed by Dr. James Kennedy, one of the preeminent CDI subject matter experts in the field. The curriculum uses a “how to” approach where participants learn how to apply CDI concepts that they can then customize to their organizational needs. Content is regularly updated based on changing industry practices and updated coding guidelines.
- Live instruction: Classes are taught live and presented online in a virtual classroom.
- Access to Course Recordings: Each class will be recorded and can be accessed at a later date should you need to refresh your memories as to what was heard
- Bibliographies: Access to references that can be used to engage physicians in clinical validation
- Job Placement: After the completion of this course, CDI Search Group will assist you in locating opportunities to get your CDI career started! CDI Search Group already has established relationships with health systems in which hiring managers have agreed to hire CDI Search Group Academy graduates for full-time permanent placement.
How does the Live Virtual CDI course work?
Class is held: January 14-15 & January 28-29
Time: 9-4 est.
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