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CMS's implementation of Medicare Severity Adjusted DRGs (MS-DRGs) effective October 1, 2007 made the need for timely, effective staff education a high priority. Annual updates to the MS-DRG system, released October 1st of each year, make continual education a priority to ensure data and reimbursement accuracy.

We are excited to announce e-learning opportunities! The first urgent topic we will provide this year is "MS-DRGs and FY10 IPPS Update". This session taught by Deborah Hale, CCS, CCDS, President of ACS and Susan Wallace, M Ed, RHIA, CCS, CCDS, Director of Inpatient Compliance for ACS includes an overview of MS-DRG changes, ICD-9 reporting updates and issues related to Pay for Performance initiatives.
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In addition to the "MS-DRGs and FY10 IPPS Update" educational program, the entire curriculum for Clinical Documentation Improvement is available to client hospitals who have participated in an initial Clinical Documentation Improvement Program provided by ACS.
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Participants who would benefit from this session include CEO's, CFO's, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Physician Advisors, Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists, Coders, Nurse Managers and all others interested in learning more about the MS-DRG methodology. Unlimited access to this e-learning educational session continues until September 30, 2010 making it possible to provide training to new employees for whom knowledge of the MS-DRG methodology is important.

In addition, special one hour e-learning specialty specific sessions are available for physicians.

ACS is also pleased to announce availability of “Drug Administration Coding and Billing in the Hospital Setting” via e-learning.

If you would like to know more about these e-learning classes including pricing information, please contact us or call our office directly at (405) 878-0118.

We look forward to hearing from you!