At the end of this training session, the CDI Specialist/Coder will be able to:  ​
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> Define DRG validations & CMS DRG Coding Validation stance​
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> Understand the coding guidelines associated with DRG validations​
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> Discuss the role of DRG denials with DRG validations​
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> Review the most common diagnoses associated with DRG validations​
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> Evaluate the query practice brief update from AHIMA/ACDIS​
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> Analyze two sample appeal letters​
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> Discuss various case scenarios with the most common diagnoses associated with DRG validations  ​