Description
One of the most challenging aspects of inpatient coding is identification of the principal diagnosis. And as more services are moved from the outpatient to the inpatient setting, this becomes a more daunting task because the inpatients are “sicker” than they used to be. In this webinar, we familiarize learners with the official coding guidelines related to principal diagnosis selection, review Coding Clinic advice, and offer practical examples for code sequencing.
Objectives:
- Recognize the UHDDS definition of principal diagnosis
- Apply instructional, includes, and excludes notes to determine code sequencing
- Select the principal diagnosis (PDx) when more than one diagnosis potentially meets the PDx definition.
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Presenter
Tommi Mooney, MS, RHIA, CCS
Tommi brings ten years of experience in coding and auditing to the team as a Senior Coding Quality Auditor. Her career began as a Hospital Coding Specialist, where she quickly advanced through various roles, ultimately becoming the Director of Coding over Internal Audits and Education. In each of these positions, Tommi honed her skills in coding, auditing, and compliance.
Throughout her career, Tommi has overseen internal audits, developed educational resources for coding professionals, and provided guidance to ensure coding accuracy and compliance across departments. Her leadership and dedication to improving coding quality have made her a key contributor to the team, where she provides audit oversight and coding expertise to support clients.
CE Credits
AHIMA –Â Expires December 2, 2026
This webinar has been approved for 1 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.
- Domain: Data Structure, Content, and Information Governance
AAPC – Expires December 30, 2026
This program has the prior approval of the American Academy for Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1 continuing education hour. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
- Specialty CEUs: COC, CPC, CPC-P, CANPC, CASCC, CCC, CCPC, CCVTC, CDEI, CDEO, CEDC, CEMC, CENTC, CFPC, CGIC, CGSC, CHONC, CIC, CIMC, COBGC, COPC, COSC, CPB, CPCD, CPCO, CPEDC, CPMA, CPPM, CPRC, CRC, CRHC, CSFAC, CUC, CVBA, FMC, RCMS
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