OVERVIEW

Inpatient and Outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Academy is organized by American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and will be held from Dec 02 - 04, 2019 at Long Beach, California, United States of America.

Target Audience: CDI specialists, CDI managers, HIM managers/directors, coding supervisors, coding professionals, physicians, nurses, quality improvement professionals, case managers, auditors, compliance professionals

Continuing Education Units Available: 26

Course Description:
The AHIMA CDI Academy is a comprehensive program designed for CDI professionals to implement best practices at their organizations. 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. During this three-day in-person meeting, you will learn about CDI best practices through real-life examples and exercises. The presenter covers both inpatient and outpatient settings, creating a larger return on investment for participants. As an attendee, you choose between various breakout sessions on specific clinical and coding topics. This program suggests paths for those looking for a career change or enhancement (including coders, transcriptionists, nurses, physicians, and others). From day one, this interactive meeting encourages discussion and active learning to drive home essential CDI knowledge and skills. Included in registration is an introductory webinar and publication. Prepare yourself to return to your organization with new insights and energy. Includes an introductory webinar and the Clinical Documentation: Principles and Practice book. Register today for this high-impact event.

Objectives:
• Review key coding guidelines of principal/primary and secondary diagnoses
• Examine opportunities for CDI in the outpatient setting
• Realize the impact of coded data on secondary data uses such as meaningful use incentives, quality measures, and public health reporting

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.