Clinical Documentation Improvement Boot Camp
Course
Overview
Improve query techniques and develop skills for CDI success
Developed for new clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists or intermediate CDI specialists in need of formalized training, the Clinical Documentation Improvement Boot Camp® is a four-day educational experience that focuses on:
- Medical record review and physician query techniques
- MS-DRGs and reimbursement under the IPPS
- ICD-9-CM coding rules and regulations
- CDI program benchmarking and compliance initiatives
Click here to download the 2012 CDI Boot Camp catalog!
The CDI Boot Camp® also benefits hospitals with established programs looking for a refresher on the basics.
The CDI Boot Camp® will help you:
- Implement a step-by-step process for thorough medical record review, including assessing undocumented diagnoses based on clinical indicators
- Understand the inpatient prospective payment system and the impact of specific and accurate documentation on hospital payment
- Build ICD-9-CM coding knowledge
- Recognize clinical indicators for problematic diagnoses such as congestive heart failure, sepsis, renal disease, and encephalopathy
- Demonstrate effective verbal and written physician query techniques
- Teach physicians the value of improved documentation and the impact on individual profiles and E/M payments
- Understand the impact of compliance initiatives, including the Recovery Audit Contractor program, on CDI programs
- Identify the key metrics for determining the progress of a CDI program, individual CDI specialists, and participating physicians
- Prepare for the new Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) exam
CDI Boot Camp® -- see the difference for yourself
Check out all the benefits of this HCPro Boot Camp:
- Custom-Designed Course Materials: All course materials are custom-developed specifically for this intensive learning format.
- Hands-On: Each course module includes exercises and/or operative reports. All exercises/ operative reports are reviewed and discussed in class.
- Live Instruction: All classes are taught by an experienced, highly credentialed instructor.
- Small Class Size: We limit the number of course participants in order to retain a low participant-teacher ratio. This allows us to provide individual instruction as needed when participants find a topic to be particularly challenging.
- Student-Driven: At the conclusion of the course, we ask all participants to complete an evaluation, which we carefully review for feedback and course enhancement.
- Well-Established Program: Backed by the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS), this Boot Camp provides the same great education you've come to rely on.
ACDIS members save $150 off the registration fee. Call 800/780-0584 to receive your special discount rate or sign up for membership today!
For more information about the CDI Boot Camp, contact Customer Service at 800/780-0584 or email bootcamps@hcpro.com.
The CDI Boot Camp® is offered around the United States at various locations. For a list of upcoming courses, click here.
The bestselling CDI Boot Camp® is now available online!
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Need to train a group?
Bring the CDI Boot Camp™ to your organization. If you have a group to train, holding a Boot Camp at your organization is easy and cost-effective. Eliminate travel costs and enjoy a group discount while ensuring your staff is up to date on the latest regulations and guidelines. For more information call 800/780-0584 or click on Train Groups Onsite in the menu above.
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