Speaker(s): 

Christine Krzanowski, CPC, CRC, COC, CDEO Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• Define risk adjustment and name 3 specific topics or areas impacted by Quality Documentation and Coding.           
• Explain the importance of diagnosis coding documentation to quality measurement and research data analysis.
• Describe at least 3 top areas of improvement for your specific practice based on documentation and coding.
• Identify areas for improvement through operational deficiencies.  

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of John Bulger, DO, Suzanne Paul, CPC, CRC, Ashley Jo Chapin, RN, Kathleen Dress, CPC, CDEO, CRC, Cassandra Blunck, CPC, CDEO, CRC, Christine Krzanowski, CPC, COC, CRC, CDEO, Katie Engel, CPC, CRC, Iris Talbert, CPC, CRC, and Christine Hilterman, PA-C have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None