Take the stress and confusion out of coding! The key elements of hospice coding have been broken down into three easy-to-follow and highly informative webinars. This series is an excellent tool for onboarding new staff or refresher training.

Three 60-minute webinars as a packaged series

• Part 1: Guidelines, Primary/Terminal Diagnosis & Secondary/Comorbid Diagnoses
• Part 2: Common Diagnoses & Disease-Specific Criteria
• Part 3: Putting It All Together – Key Elements & Case Studies

The perfect training package for onboarding or coding refresher!

Hospice coding can be a complex, confusing task for new and seasoned staff alike. This series will break down the process into three easy-to-follow 60-minute webinars. The programs will dive into coding guidelines, primary/terminal diagnosis, secondary/comorbid diagnoses, and disease-specific criteria, and detail how to put these interconnected pieces together. Case study analyses and real-life examples will be used to demonstrate accurate hospice coding. These webinars are designed as a packaged series.

Session Outline:-

Part 1: Guidelines, Primary/Terminal Diagnosis & Secondary/Comorbid Diagnoses

The first webinar will set the groundwork for the series by examining hospice coding conventions and guidelines and focusing on how to accurately code the primary/terminal diagnosis and secondary or comorbid diagnoses.

Part 2: Common Diagnoses & Disease-Specific Criteria

After establishing a coding foundation, Part 2 will delve into some commonly seen diagnoses in hospice and into disease-specific criteria. Discover how to apply the coding conventions and guidelines to ensure accuracy.

Part 3: Putting It All Together – Key Elements & Case Studies

The third and final webinar in the series will collect and connect all the pieces of hospice coding. Case study analyses of realistic coding scenarios will provide participants with the key elements and knowledge needed to achieve accurate hospice coding!