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SUMMARY:2025 NCCI Edits and Manual Updates Webinar by Vanessa Youmans
DESCRIPTION:“2025 NCCI Edits and Manual Updates” Webinar by Vanessa Youmans\n  \nAre you ready for the latest National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits and CPT Manual updates? Join Vanessa Youmans\, COO of YES HIM Consulting\, for an engaging and insightful webinar designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge they need to navigate 2025’s critical coding updates. \nThis live webinar on Tuesday\, January 14\, 2025\, at 1 pm Eastern Time\, provided actionable insights and expert guidance to ensure your coding practices stay compliant\, accurate\, and efficient in the new year. \nInsights You’ll Gain: \n\nAccurate Procedure Code Management: Understand the latest NCCI edit changes to accurately identify code combinations that could trigger denials or require modifiers.\nCompliant Code Selection: Explore the recent CPT Manual updates to ensure your documentation aligns with updated requirements.\nResolving Discrepancies: Discover potential discrepancies or omissions between the NCCI edits and CPT Manual updates – and how to address them effectively.\nExpert Guidance: Learn from industry leader Vanessa Youmans with practical tips and strategies for applying these updates in real-world scenarios.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to gain clarity on 2025’s most critical coding updates. Whether you’re a coder\, auditor\, educator\, or healthcare manager\, this session is designed to elevate your expertise and enhance your team’s compliance. \nVanessa Youmans\, MA\, RHIA\, CCS\, CPC\, is the Chief Operating Officer at YES HIM Consulting\, Inc.\, where she brings over 12 years of leadership experience in health information management and coding excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from St. John’s University\, a Post-Bachelor certificate in Health Information Management from Weber State University\, and a Master of Arts degree from New York University (NYU). Vanessa’s coding credentials include RHIA\, CCS\, and CPC. \nIn her role as COO\, she oversees Auditing\, Inpatient Coding\, Outpatient Coding\, and Professional Fee Services departments\, specializing in driving operational excellence and customizing resource management to client needs. \nThis year\, Vanessa will be presenting key topics related to coding and the revenue cycle at the AHIMA and FHIMA conferences. We hope to see you there! \n \nView the recording for this webinar here. Review our YES Blog stay current on coding updates.
URL:https://yes-himconsulting.com/event/2025-ncci-edits-manual-updates-webinar-by-vanessa-youmans/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Navigating DRG Challenges: Strategies for Success in Documentation and Appeals Webinar by Vanessa Youmans
DESCRIPTION:“Navigating DRG Challenges: Strategies for Success in Documentation and Appeals” Webinar by Vanessa Youmans\n  \nJoin us for an insightful webinar that equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge to identify potential DRG downgrade triggers and the skills to build robust clinical support for accurate DRG assignments. In our “Navigating DRG Challenges: Strategies for Success in Documentation and Appeals” webinar\, participants will gain practical strategies for mastering successful DRG appeals\, ensuring compliance with coding guidelines while effectively advocating for their assigned DRGs. \nThis live webinar on Tuesday\, April 22\, 2025\, at 1 PM Eastern Time\, was led by industry expert Vanessa Youmans\, COO of YES HIM Consulting. \nInsights You’ll Gain: \n\nUnderstand the most common DRG downgrade triggers and how to identify high-risk cases before they become denials – focusing on documentation patterns for frequently challenged diagnoses and DRG assignments.\nLearn practical strategies for building strong clinical support for DRG assignments\, including effective use of coding guidelines\, clinical indicators\, and documentation requirements that satisfy both coding and clinical validation reviews.\nMaster the key elements of successful DRG appeals\, including how to structure your argument\, utilize appropriate references\, and organize clinical evidence to support your assigned DRG.\n\nVanessa Youmans\, MA\, RHIA\, CCS\, CPC\, is the Chief Operating Officer at YES HIM Consulting\, Inc.\, where she brings over 12 years of leadership experience in health information management and coding excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from St. John’s University\, a Post-Bachelor certificate in Health Information Management from Weber State University\, and a Master of Arts degree from New York University (NYU). Vanessa’s coding credentials include RHIA\, CCS\, and CPC. \nIn her role as COO\, she oversees Auditing\, Inpatient Coding\, Outpatient Coding\, and Professional Fee Services departments\, specializing in driving operational excellence and customizing resource management to client needs. \nThis year\, Vanessa will be presenting key topics related to coding and the revenue cycle at the AHIMA and FHIMA conferences. We hope to see you there! \nView the recording of this webinar here. Review our YES Blog stay current on coding updates and industry trends.
URL:https://yes-himconsulting.com/event/navigating-drg-challenges-webinar-by-vanessa-youmans/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:2025 FHIMA Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:2025 FHIMA Annual Convention\nThe 2025 FHIMA Annual Convention will be held at the JW Marriott Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa in Orlando\, FL\, from July 13-16. Visit the FHIMA website for more event details. \nYES COO Vanessa Youmans will provide engaging insights on 2025’s most critical coding updates in her presentation\, “2025 NCCI Edits and Manual Updates.” Attendees will gain an understanding of the latest NCCI edit changes and recent CPT Manual updates to prevent denials and ensure compliance. The presentation will offer practical strategies for addressing discrepancies and applying these updates effectively. \nAdditionally\, YES HIM Consulting is sponsoring all Inpatient Coding\, and Payors and Revenue Cycle Education Tracks. \nWant to meet our leadership at the FHIMA Annual Convention? Schedule a coffee with us! \nStay tuned to our YES Blog for more details.
URL:https://yes-himconsulting.com/event/2025-fhima-annual-convention/
LOCATION:JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa\, 14900 Chelonia Pkwy\, Orlando\, FL\, 32821\, United States
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SUMMARY:Developing a Compliant Coding Query Webinar by Amy Davis and Angela Zimmerman
DESCRIPTION:“Developing a Compliant Coding Query” Webinar by Amy Davis and Angela Zimmerman\n  \nJoin YES HIM Consulting for an essential webinar on Wednesday\, July 23\, at 1 pm Eastern\, titled “Developing a Compliant Coding Query.” Led by industry experts Amy Davis\, Director\, Inpatient Coding and DRG Validation Services\, and Angela Zimmerman\, Supervisor\, Inpatient Coding and DRG Validation Services\, this session will guide attendees through the fundamental principles of constructing effective and compliant coding queries. Designed for coding professionals\, CDI specialists\, and HIM leaders\, the webinar explores when and how to initiate a query\, best practices for formatting and phrasing\, and how to avoid introducing leading or noncompliant language. Through practical examples and tools\, participants will enhance their ability to ensure documentation clarity\, integrity\, and coding accuracy across healthcare settings. \nInsights you’ll gain: \n\nBest Practices for Developing Coding Queries: Learn how to construct queries that are clear\, concise\, and fully compliant with industry standards—while avoiding leading language and incorporating relevant clinical indicators.\nWhen and How to Query for Missing or Unclear Documentation: Explore the appropriate scenarios that call for a query\, such as resolving conflicting information\, clarifying a diagnosis\, or confirming Present on Admission (POA) status.\nTypes of Queries and When to Use Them: Gain clarity on the different formats—open-ended\, multiple choice\, and yes/no—and understand how to apply each type appropriately to ensure accurate code assignment and clinical relevance.\nBuilding Consistency with Query Templates and Checklists: Discover how to apply structured tools like compliant query checklists and formatting best practices to maintain quality and accuracy across all provider queries.\n\nAmy Davis\, RHIA\, CDIP: Ms. Davis holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Information Management from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston\, SC. She has in depth knowledge of health information operations with an emphasis on coding and reimbursement and significant experience with the implementation of quality improvement systems to comply with Joint Commission and regulatory agency standards. Amy has been a Manager of Coding and Operations in an acute care setting and has assisted with implementation and training on the Cerner Document Imaging System and managing the Recovery Audit process. She has worked as an independent coding consultant\, coding specialist\, case mix manager and DRG validation analyst. She has taught coding and medical terminology classes and participated in the clinical documentation improvement process. Amy is a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) and a Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP). \nAngela Zimmerman\, RHIA\, CCS\, CDIP: Ms. Zimmerman has over 25 years of inpatient coding experience and over 10 years in Clinical Documentation Improvement. She is currently an Inpatient Coding and DRG Validation Services Supervisor. Ms. Zimmerman provides inpatient coding and auditing support\, reviews CDI mismatches\, conducts educational coding webinars\, and assists with developing best practices for the Inpatient Coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement team. She has experience in coding and auditing at trauma centers\, teaching facilities and childrens’ hospitals. She has experience utilizing 3M & 3M 360 CAC\, HSS\, TruCode\, nCoder+\, Wincoder\, WebStrat\, Abstractor+\, Meditech\, HBOC\, AS400\, SMS\, Affinity\, 3M Frontend\, AMPFM and McKesson HPF. \nView the recording of this webinar here. Review our YES Blog stay current on coding updates and industry trends.
URL:https://yes-himconsulting.com/event/developing-a-compliant-coding-query-webinar-by-amy-davis-and-angela-zimmerman/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Updates Webinar by Teri Jorwic in TruBridge Encoder Educational Series
DESCRIPTION:“2026 ICD-10-CM/PCS Updates” Webinar by Teri Jorwic in TruBridge Encoder Educational Series\n  \nRegister now for this free in-depth session covering the upcoming 2026 updates to ICD-10-CM/PCS. Our expert educator will: \n\n\nDiscuss key ICD-10-CM coding changes \n\n\nReview new ICD-10-PCS codes \n\n\nHighlight MS-DRG updates for 2026 \n\n\nExplain how proper documentation supports a smooth transition \n\n\nStay ahead of the changes and ensure your team is prepared to implement them effectively. \nRegister here. Review our ICD-10 Coding Guidelines Resource Center for more information on the updates.
URL:https://yes-himconsulting.com/event/2026-icd-10-cm-pcs-updates-webinar-by-teri-jorwic-in-trubridge-encoder-educational-series/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:AHIMA25 Conference
DESCRIPTION:AHIMA25 Conference\n  \nThe AHIMA25 Conference will be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis\, MN\, from October 12-14\, 2025. Visit the AHIMA website for more event details. \nYES COO Vanessa Youmans will provide insights on how to build compliance plans specifically designed for physician groups\, addressing the unique challenges of provider-entered charges\, in her presentation\, “Building Effective Provider Compliance Plans.” Attendees will take away practical strategies\, action plan items\, and compliance plan checklists for their physician practices. \nWant to meet our leadership at AHIMA25? Schedule a coffee with us! \nStay tuned to our YES Blog for more details.
URL:https://yes-himconsulting.com/event/ahima25-conference/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center
CATEGORIES:Conference
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