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, CRC and Cassandra Blunck, CPC, CRC 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 HIPPA compliant.