Navigating DRG Challenges: Strategies for Success in Documentation and Appeals Webinar by Vanessa Youmans

“Navigating DRG Challenges: Strategies for Success in Documentation and Appeals” Webinar by Vanessa Youmans

 

Join 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.

This live webinar on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1 PM Eastern Time, was led by industry expert Vanessa Youmans, COO of YES HIM Consulting.

Insights You’ll Gain:

• Understand 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.
• Learn 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.
• Master 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.

Vanessa 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.

In 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.

This 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!

View the recording of this webinar here. Review our YES Blog stay current on coding updates and industry trends.