Physician Advisor Boot Camp

Physician Advisor Boot Camp Online

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• Physician advisors
• Physician champions
• CDI directors
• CDI educators
• Those looking to become a physician advisor
• Those looking to create or expand a physician advisor program focused in CDI
• Hospitalist leadership

This education does not lead to a formal AHIMA or ACDIS certification. However, those who successfully complete the course receive the ACDIS Physician Advisor Certificate and can designate themselves ACDIS-Approved Physician Advisors.

Physician Advisor Boot Camp Online

Course Content

• Introduction to the Physician Advisor Boot Camp
• Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies
• Clinical Documentation Integrity
• ICD-10-CM Code Assignment (Parts 1 & 2)
• ICD-10-PCS Code Assignment
• Common Conditions (Parts 1-3)
• Risk Adjustment
• CMS Quality Reporting (Parts 1 & 2)
• Measuring Performance
• Compliance
• CDI in the Outpatient Setting
• Physician Advisor Role (Parts 1 & 2)
• Physician Advisor Boot Camp Final Exam

Physician Advisor Certificate Program

• Physician Advisor Certificate Program - Additional Reading
• Physician Advisor Certificate Program Final Exam

*Agenda subject to change.

Duration: 843 minutes (Boot Camp only)

This course requires the following pre-requisites:

• There are no pre-requisites for this Boot Camp.

This course requires the following materials:

• There are no required materials for this Boot Camp.

Physician Advisor Boot Camp Online

Synopsis

The Physician Advisor Boot Camp Online covers the essentials of clinical documentation integrity (CDI) and strategies to boost the effectiveness of CDI programs. It offers a strong foundation for physician advisors, whether new to the role or more experienced. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:

• Discuss strategies for CDI physician advisor role effectiveness
• Describe ways to compliantly communicate and educate providers
• Apply the Official Guidelines for Coding & Reporting to reportable diagnoses, principal (or first-listed), and secondary diagnoses

Continuing Education

Physician Advisor Boot Camp (Certificate) (Online) – 135 minutes
The additional reading assignment is five key white papers published by ACDIS:

• ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice
• How to Conduct a CDI Medical Record Review
• Understanding Denial Types and CDI's Impact
• Demystifying and Communicating Case-Mix Index
• Transforming Healthcare Delivery: The Role and Impact of Physician Advisors in Health Systems

Upon completion of this reading assignment the learner will be able to:

• Perform provider query (in writing and verbally) compliantly.
• Apply a basic understanding of payer denial patterns to their daily practice as a CDI Physician Advisor.
• Explain the case-mix Index metric, identifying impactful variables beyond that of CDI practice.
• Design or modify an existing physician advisor program supporting organizational needs.

The following types of Continuing Education are offered only after the completion of all courses and the successful completion (80% pass rate) of the final exam. Upon achieving a passing exam score, users will be directed to a course evaluation that will open in a separate window which will need to be completed and submitted for both instant download and email delivery of all applicable CE certificates.

Upon successful completion of the Physician Advisor Boot Camp (Online), you will receive:

ACCME
HCPro is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

HCPro designates this educational activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACDIS
This program has been approved for 14 continuing education unit(s) towards fulfilling the requirements of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification, offered as a service of the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS).

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

This educational activity for 14 nursing contact hours is provided by AHIMA.

Upon successful completion of the Physician Advisor Boot Camp (Online) Certificate Program, you will receive:

ACCME
HCPro is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

HCPro designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACDIS
This program has been approved for 2.25 continuing education unit(s) towards fulfilling the requirements of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification, offered as a service of the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS).

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

This educational activity for 2.25 nursing contact hours is provided by AHIMA.

Disclosure Statement

Please note the planners, presenter(s), and contributors to this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial companies pertaining to this activity.

Physician Advisor Boot Camp Online

Faculty

Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, is an experienced CDI subject matter expert, former interim ACDIS director, and former CDI education director at HCPro. While at ACDIS and HCPro, she was also the lead developer and instructor for the CDI Boot Camps as well as a member of the CCDS-O certification committee and the ACDIS Advisory Board; she also frequently spoke on the ACDIS Podcast and at ACDIS conferences and webinars. She is the author of The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Complete Training Guide and the ACDIS Pocket Guide series. Prescott has served in a variety of health systems and settings since joining the nursing profession in 1985 and she developed and implemented a CDI program in 2007.

Nicole Nodal-Rodriguez, MSN, RN, CCDS, is a CDI education specialist with HCPro. She serves as a full-time instructor for HCPro's Boot Camps and PROPELCDI services and is a subject matter expert for ACDIS. As a registered nurse with nearly 16 years of experience in the healthcare setting, she has a diverse background, having worked in the areas of emergency/trauma nursing, labor and delivery, interventional radiology, vascular access, infusion, and wound care. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in leadership and management, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. Prior to becoming an education specialist with HCPro, she was a CDI educator and physician liaison for a large healthcare system. In this role, she assisted with concurrent medical record reviews, educated the frontline CDI team, served on the organization's educator council, and collaborated with providers to ensure accurate, compliant, and quality documentation.

Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, is a clinical documentation integrity (CDI) education specialist for ACDIS at HCPro. She serves as a full-time instructor for the CDI Boot Camps and as a subject matter expert for ACDIS. Wilk is an accomplished healthcare professional with a diverse background in health information, medical coding, nursing, and CDI. With a strong passion for making a difference, Wilk has dedicated her career to improving the quality and integrity of clinical documentation within the healthcare environment for improved patient care. Having received a master's degree from Penn State University in leadership and a BSN from Drexel University, she acquired the necessary skills and knowledge to establish CDI programs, direct CDI departments from community hospitals to quaternary large academic medical systems, and educate throughout the CDI profession. Over the years, Wilk has worked on numerous projects aimed at advancing CDI education, growth, and awareness.

Sarah Matacale, BSN, RN, CCS, CCDS, is the query education and compliance specialist for ACDIS and AHIMA, based in Chicago, Illinois, where she manages the Query Template Library services and is a subject matter expert for ACDIS. She has been a nurse for the past 29 years, specializing in a variety of inpatient and outpatient roles, including critical and home hospice care. She began her career in CDI in 2017 and has been a member of ACDIS and AHIMA ever since. Matacale was president of the North Carolina local ACDIS chapter for more than three years and is a member of the ACDIS Events Committee. She also serves as an ANCC nurse planner for ACDIS. Prior to joining ACDIS and AHIMA, she was the mortality review nurse and a CDI professional for a large health system, working closely with (and educating) members of the quality, coding, and CDI departments.

Physician Advisor Boot Camp Online

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Frequently Asked Questions

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1. How long will the online content remain accessible after class ends?

   The online portal location for your class sessions and materials will be available for 60 days from the purchase date.

   You must complete the course evaluation in order to get your continuing education/contact hour certificate, so please be sure to complete the course before your access expires.
   
   

2. Does this education lead to a formal AHIMA or ACDIS certification?

   This education does not lead to a formal AHIMA or ACDIS certification. However, those who successfully complete the course receive the ACDIS Physician Advisor Certificate and can designate themselves ACDIS-Approved Physician Advisors.
   
   

3. Is there a discount for ACDIS, NAHRI, or AHIMA members?

   Yes, ACDIS, NAHRI, or AHIMA members receive $100 off the registration fee. Contact us at 800-650-6787 or email sales@hcpro.com.
   
   

4. How does it work?

   You'll receive the same content and instruction that you would experience at our classroom-based, nationally recognized boot camps. Here's how it works:

   • 60-day access from your purchase date: View sessions, ensure understanding with questions that test your knowledge, and complete the final exam to obtain CEU credits.
   • 24-hour access: Modules are available at any time of day—you choose the time that works for you.
   • Ask the Expert: Email questions to our instructors. We try to answer all questions either via email or phone within two business days.
     
     

5. Does HCPro ever share contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email address, etc.) with other companies?

   Historically, we have not shared contact information with anyone outside of our company. However, it is possible that at some point we might share contact information with other companies that offer products and services that we think would be of interest to our customers. If you would like us to keep your contact information confidential, please let us know so that we can flag your information in our customer database as "Do Not Share."
   
   

6. Does HCPro offer this boot camp as an on-site course?

   In addition to our open registration courses, we also offer the boot camp as an on-site program (with a substantial discount) for organizations that have a number of employees who need training. For more information on hosting an on-site, call 800-780-0584 or click on "Train Groups On-Site."
   
   

7. What if I need to cancel or transfer my registration?

   Please click here to view our cancellation policy.
   
   

8. How do I get more information?

   Contact us at 800-650-6787 or email sales@hcpro.com.
   
   

Dates

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