Upcoming Online Courses: CCDS Exam Prep January 28, 2020 February 11, 2020 Adding this course to your CCDS preparation will allow you to tackle the exam with confidence. CCDS Exam Prep is for students who meet the prerequisites to take the CCDS exam—including a minimum of two years’ work experience as a CDI specialist—and who intend to sit for the CCDS exam within the next six months. CDI & Quality Care Measures February 11, 2020 March 10, 2020 Students will learn the why and how of reviewing complex cases involving Patient Safety Indicators (PSI) and hospital-acquired infections (HAI), and gain measurable strategies for improving their hospital profiles and positively influencing their facility’s value-based incentive payments. CDI for Outpatient January 28, 2020 February 11, 2020 This course provides tools for outpatient CDI professionals to practice in the outpatient setting and understand the impact of CDI functions. While outpatient CDI is still in it’s infancy, ACDIS is taking the lead in defining roles, focus, and establishing standards and core competencies, which are covered in this module. Certified Coder - Original March 10, 2020 March 24, 2020 A combination of online lecture, interactive course work, and exercises to fully prepare you for the fundamentals of CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding for professional services and hospital outpatient services. Certified Coder - Inpatient January 28, 2020 February 11, 2020 A similar course as the original but focusing more on ICD-10-CM/PCS coding and MS-DRG assignment specifically for hospital inpatient coding guidelines. Accurately assign codes and query physicians more effectively, helping your facility save money and stay compliant. Clinical Documentation Integrity September 10, 2019 September 24, 2019 Need help launching a successful CDI career? This course is designed to improve your CDI knowledge with ACDIS-endorsed best practices for medical record review and compliant physician querying to ensure accurate claims data and reimbursement. Mastering Clinical Concepts in CDI February 11, 2020 March 10, 2020 This class focuses on key pathophysiological concepts that will improve the quality of clinical indicators used in provider queries. The practical material covered enhances critical thinking skills and prepares CDI specialists to be leaders in their field and communicate collaboratively with providers. Risk Adjustment Documentation and Coding February 11, 2020 March 10, 2020 This course reviews both inpatient and outpatient coding guidelines and their application to the CMS-Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) methodology, and includes detailed instruction on the individual HCCs and identification of opportunities for improved documentation. Clinical scenarios are used to demonstrate concepts and validate learning. |