ACDIS & JustCoding Virtual Seminar

ACDIS & JustCoding Virtual Seminar

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 12:00 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Eastern

ACDIS & JustCoding invite you to spend the afternoon with us as we uncover critical CDI and coding insights. The ACDIS & JustCoding Virtual Seminar offers three hours of CDI and coding education presented by industry experts—all from the comfort of your home or office. Join us for a deep dive into the following commonly encountered diagnoses: 

• Encephalopathy
• Acute respiratory failure
• Acute kidney injury
• Sepsis

The speakers will unpack diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols, identifying key clinical indicators and potential query opportunities. Additionally, attendees will learn the nuances of coding these diagnoses and how documentation directly impacts coding. Through case studies and real-world examples, the speakers will provide in-depth guidance for ensuring accurate and compliant documentation and coding.  

Over the course of this one-day event, attendees will understand foundational coding concepts and explore clinical topics from both coding and CDI perspectives. Plus, don’t miss this opportunity to earn a variety of CEUs! 

At the completion of this educational activity, the learner will be able to: 

• Articulate how medical record documentation impacts coding accuracy 
• Define clinical criteria for acute respiratory failure and acute kidney injury and differentiate between subtypes
• Determine the specific documentation needed to report sepsis and its complications 

*Once the event has concluded, you'll have access to all recordings for 60 days.

ACDIS & JustCoding Virtual Seminar

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

*All times are in Eastern.

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Critical Conditions, Critical Coding: Strengthening Documentation for Acute Respiratory Failure and Acute Kidney Injury
Renee Sorgi, BSN, MBA, RN, CCDS, CCM, CCS
Acute respiratory failure and acute kidney injury are two of the most frequently coded and most frequently denied diagnoses in inpatient settings. This session will explore the clinical foundations, documentation requirements, and coding nuances of both conditions, with a focus on reducing denials and improving query practices. Attendees will learn how to identify key clinical indicators, apply ICD-10-CM guidelines accurately, and recognize common payer denial rationales. Real-world case studies will be used to reinforce learning and promote interactive discussion. This session is ideal for CDI specialists, inpatient coders, and clinical educators seeking to enhance their knowledge and impact.

1:00 p.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Transition Break

1:10 p.m. – 2:10 p.m.
Sepsis: Connecting Coding to Detailed Documentation
Shelley Safian, PhD, RHIA, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I
Accurate coding and documentation of sepsis is essential for patient care, compliance, and appropriate reimbursement. This program provides a comprehensive review of sepsis diagnoses—including sepsis, severe sepsis, septic shock, and related conditions—with an emphasis on linking clinical documentation to correct coding. Attendees will explore diagnostic criteria, treatment protocols, and key documentation elements that support accurate reporting and coding of sepsis and its complications.

2:10 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Transition Break

2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Encephalopathy and Associated Conditions: Understanding CDI and Coding Considerations
Lynette Byerly, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS
This session will offer a concise overview of a complex and often misunderstood condition: encephalopathy. The speaker will explain the various types of encephalopathy, noting clinical indicators and treatment protocols and identifying common query opportunities. Additionally, attendees will explore the difference between encephalopathy, delirium, and related conditions. Through careful examination of clinical scenarios and coding guidelines, attendees will walk away with a clear understanding of how to code the various types of encephalopathy.

— Agenda subject to change —

ACDIS & JustCoding Virtual Seminar

Speakers

Lynette Byerly, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, is a clinical documentation education specialist with HCPro and ACDIS. She serves as a full-time instructor for HCPro Boot Camps and PROPEL CDI services, and she is a subject matter expert for ACDIS. She has been a registered nurse (RN) in Colorado for 20 years with an extensive clinical background in emergency care as well as management of a Level IV trauma program. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Grand Canyon University. Before joining HCPro, Byerly served as a clinical nurse educator specializing in advanced life support. She was instrumental in establishing both auditor and educator roles within CDI programs. Over the course of her career, she has designed and delivered education for CDI specialists and providers alike, later advancing into leadership roles within CDI.

Renee Sorgi, BSN, MBA, RN, CCDS, CCM, CCS, is a highly experienced healthcare professional with over 40 years in nursing and education, including more than 20 years specializing in CDI. As an ACDIS-approved educator and active member of the CDI Educators ACDIS Networking Group, she plays a key role in shaping national CDI education standards. In her current role as midcycle educator, she designs and delivers advanced training programs for CDI, coding, and denial management teams. Her work emphasizes high-risk clinical conditions and coding with a strong focus on documentation accuracy, audit preparedness, and payer defense strategies. She is widely recognized for her evidence-based approach, clinical insight, and collaborative leadership style, making her a respected voice in the CDI and coding community.

Shelley C. Safian, PhD, RHIA, HCISPP, CCS-P, COC, CPC-I, AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, is president of Safian Communications Services in Longwood, Florida, and teaches health informatics at Colorado State University Global Campus in Maryland. She was previously named Outstanding HIM Professional of the Year by the Florida Health Information Management Association (FHIMA). She has been teaching healthcare administration, health information/informatics management, and medical billing and coding, both onsite and online, for 25 years.

ACDIS & JustCoding Virtual Seminar

Pricing

Retail price: $199.00

• $20 off for ACDIS members
• $20 off for JustCoding subscribers
• Call Customer Service to receive your discount at 800-650-6787.

Group pricing is as follows:

• 4-10 attendees = each attendee receives 10% discount off retail price
• 11-15 attendees = each attendee receives 15% discount off retail price
• 16-20 attendees = each attendee receives 20% discount off retail price
• 21+ attendees = each attendee receives 25% discount off retail price
• Group pricing discounts will automatically appear in your cart.

ACDIS & JustCoding Virtual Seminar

Continuing Education

ACDIS
This program has been approved for 3 continuing education units towards fulfilling the requirements of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist certification, offered as a service of the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS).

AHIMA
This program has been approved for 3 continuing education unit(s) (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting of Approved CEUs from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program provider.

ANCC
AHIMA is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

This educational activity for 3 nursing contact hours is provided by AHIMA.