Live & Recorded Hybrid Event
Overview
Greg Norris, MD
Physician Advisor, Clinical Documentation Integrity
Assistant Professor | Section of Hospital Medicine
Department of Pediatrics | University of Colorado School of Medicine | Children’s Hospital Colorado
Sandy Brewton, RHIT, CCS, CICA, AHIMA approved ICD10CM/PCS approved trainer
In this session, we will discuss the definition of SIRS, sepsis and respiratory failure.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will gain an understanding about coding and documentation challenges
- Attendees will learn specific guidelines from both a coding & CDI perspective
Rebecca Black, RHIT, CCS
Sandy Brewton, RHIT, CCS, CICA, AHIMA approved ICD10CM/PCS approved trainer
Amanda Halsey BSN RN CCDS
Mariclare Hoffmann RN, BSN, CCDS
In this panel discussion, we will each speak on how collaboration between CDI and coding teams varies across healthcare organizations and evaluate the impact and benefits of these collaborative approaches.
Jane Hoyt, BA, BSN
Carrie Wise, MS, RN, CCDS, CDIP
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the types of denials that occur from hospital claims.
- Identify opportunity for CDI & Coding teams to optimize partnership in support of clinical denials.
- Describe why CDI & Coding teams should be well-informed of clinical denials.
Gina Fontenette RHIT, CCS, CPC, COC, CIRCC, CDEO, CPMA, COSC, CGSC
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the complexities of trauma coding and applying guidelines
- Gain an understanding of coding guidelines for injuries to multiple body systems.
Sandy Brewton, RHIT, CCS, CICA, AHIMA approved ICD10CM/PCS approved trainer
In this session, we will explore key aspects of principal diagnosis.
Learning Objectives:
- Attendees will gain an understanding of the definition of principal diagnosis
- Attendees will gain an understanding of guidelines for selection and sequencing, including scenarios that we will walk through together.
Course Info
Published Date
September 2025
Total CEs
6.0
Domain(s)
Data Structure, Content and Information Governance
Pricing
CHIMA Member
$55
Non-Member
$65
Member Student
$35
Non-Member Student
$45
CHIMA Member – an AHIMA dues-paying member who has selected Colorado as their Component Association (CA)
Non-Member – includes AHIMA dues-paying members from other AHIMA Component Associations (CA) as well as AHIMA Credentialed Non-Members
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Additional Information
AHIMA
This educational offering has been approved for continuing education credit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
AAPC
CEUs are accepted from programs sponsored by AHIMA national offices and the state or regional AHIMA branches. One hour of instruction is worth one CEU. A certificate of attendance or completion is necessary to show participation.
ACDIS
AHIMA CEUs that are CDI-related are accepted.
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Online registration will close at 11:59 PM MT on September 5, 2025.
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Course Content
Course Includes
- 9 Lessons
- Course Certificate
