This course covers definitions, clinical indicators, treatment, and query considerations for CHF, CKD, AKI, and COPD. It includes details regarding lab values, imaging, and industry guidelines for support of each diagnosis. It encourages the clinical documentation specialist to take a fresh look at chronic conditions as they apply not only to impact the MS and APR DRG but also as HCCs and drivers for other types of benchmarking.
AHIMA-Approved: 1 CEU (Valid through 4/12/2023)
Presented by: Lori Harbison, LPN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, Manager Clinical Documentation and Quality Solutions
*This program has been approved for 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.
