The selection and sequencing of principal diagnosis can be a daunting task, prone to errors and potential downgrades in DRG reimbursement. However, we have developed a solution that will empower you to overcome these hurdles.

We are thrilled to present a transformative webcast that will revolutionize the way you approach principal diagnosis coding. In this comprehensive webcast, we will provide an in-depth review of the ICD-10-CM guidelines for selection and sequencing of principal diagnosis. Our expert instructor will guide you through the complexities, ensuring a clear understanding of the guidelines and the official UHDDS definition of principal diagnosis. With this newfound knowledge, you will approach coding with confidence and accuracy.

Why This is Relevant:

The significance of accurate principal diagnosis coding cannot be overstated. It directly influences DRG assignment and reimbursement, ensuring your facility receives the rightful financial compensation it deserves.

This webcast empowers coders, auditors, and CDI professionals to bolster their skills, providing facilities with accurate coding that directly impacts DRG assignment and reimbursement. Elevate your coding prowess and contribute to your facility’s success.

Learning Objectives:

By attending Principal Diagnosis Coding: Mastering Selection and Sequencing, you will unlock a range of benefits that will positively impact your coding proficiency and facility’s revenue:

• Gain a thorough understanding of the UHDDS Definition of Principal Diagnosis.
• Master coding conventions and their role in determining the principal diagnosis.
• Learn effective strategies for the selection and sequencing of principal diagnosis, even in cases with two or more related conditions.
• Navigate cases where two conditions equally meet the definition of principal diagnosis.
• Acquire the skills to assign principal diagnosis when unexpected circumstances, such as canceled elective surgeries, arise.

Who Should Attend:

Coders, Auditors, Clinical Documentation Specialists, HIM staff, Revenue Cycle Staff