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Inpatient Auditing – Part 1: Principles of Inpatient Auditing

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Principles of Inpatient Auditing is the first step to a career in inpatient auditing. Principles of Inpatient Auditing describes the fundamental principals of inpatient auditing, explains the types of audits used in the inpatient setting today, and introduces the data analysis and statistical methods used to report the results of an inpatient audit.

CEUs:     3 AHIMA      N/A - AAPC
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Principles of Inpatient Auditing is the first step to a career in inpatient auditing. Principles of Inpatient Auditing describes the fundamental principals of inpatient auditing, explains the types of audits used in the inpatient setting today, and introduces the data analysis and statistical methods used to report the results of an inpatient audit.

Those who successfully complete Principles of Inpatient Auditing will be able to do the following:

  • Describe the fundamentals of hospital inpatient auditing.
  • Identify various audit types including internal and external, and random versus focused.
  • Explain how to scope an audit based on audit type.
  • Articulate how to analyze data and look for problem areas for targeted audits.
  • Recall concepts of statistical sampling methods.

Who should consider Principles of Inpatient Auditing?

  • Coding professionals with experience in coding of inpatient records
  • Coders with a working knowledge of quality initiatives, DRG assignment and case mix index, MACs, RACs, and the importance of accurate clinical documentation
  • Coders defending coding accuracy in addressing denials from external auditors

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Experience and knowledge of Inpatient Coding
Three years of inpatient acute care coding experience within the last five years.

Students may wish to refresh their knowledge of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10PCS coding prior to attempting the course. (additional fee applies)
– ICD-10-CM: Introduction to Diagnosis Coding
and/or
– ICD-10-PCS, Part 1: The Med/Surg Section

Certification
Current RHIA, RHIT, CCS, or CPC credential

  • Students are required to complete the entire course, including all workbooks, unit tests, module exams, specialty books, and practicum reports (as appropriate) within the enrollment period or within the period for which extensions have been paid.
  • Students are required to achieve 85% or better on all module and course exams in order to be eligible to participate in the practicum module. Completion of all components of the practicum at a score of 85% or higher is required for successful completion of the program.
  • Students are allowed two submissions of each module and course exam. Retakes may be taken after a required five business day preparation period following notification of prior exam results.
  • Online Flexibility! Materials available 24/7. Work at your own pace — save time and travel costs.
  • Estimated time to complete the course is 10 hours.
  • Enrollment Period is one month. Extensions may be purchased directly from CareerStep.
  • Earn CareerStep Certificate of Completion and AHIMA CEUs
  • One-on-one support from CareerStep trainers and technical support team
  • Price listed is per person/per course. Financing available through PayPal Credit.

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