Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online

Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online

Course Content

Pediatric CDI training from ACDIS, the most trusted source for clinical documentation integrity education and resources

The Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online will help you:

• Implement a step-by-step process for thorough medical record reviews in the pediatric setting based on industry guidelines
• Understand when and how to effectively query providers using compliant query processes
• Recognize important conditions and disease pathologies that are a focus of pediatric and neonatal reviews, including problematic diagnoses related to the respiratory system, cardiovascular system, endocrine disorders, sepsis, and many more

This course is designed to train CDI professionals in the pediatric and neonatal setting. It explores core CDI best practices and takes a deep dive into clinical conditions, recognizing that many present differently in pediatric and neonatal patients. Designed to equip learners with a structured approach to medical record review in the pediatric setting, offer guidance on compliant provider queries, and foster understanding of key pediatric and neonatal conditions, this Boot Camp builds confidence and consistency in pediatric CDI practices.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of a pediatric CDI specialist
• Describe how medical record documentation influences quality outcomes, risk burdens, accurate reimbursement, and organizational success
• Discuss how to correctly apply ICD-10-CM/PCS guidelines to identify principal or secondary diagnoses
• Analyze opportunities for clarification in pediatric health record review
• Identify how to use industry best practice and diagnostic criteria clinical indicators to complete pediatric CDI record reviews
• Describe compliant provider query practices
• Discuss ways to educate medical staff regarding pediatric documentation and capturing accurate diagnoses and patient complexity

Benefits of program & features:

• Structure: Each module in the library is interactive, with voice-over narration, and includes "Test Your Knowledge" questions throughout to reinforce major concepts. Upon completion of all modules, participants will be required to complete a 40-question final exam in order to receive completion certificates and CEUs.
• Ask the Expert: You can also email questions to our instructors. We try to answer all questions either via email or phone within two business days.
• 60-day access to instruction after purchase: You have 60 days to work through all modules and complete assignments.
• 24-hour access: Instruction is available at any time of day—you choose the time that works for you.
• Expertly designed course materials: Course materials are developed by an adult education expert. The curriculum uses a "how to" approach where participants learn how to apply concepts that they can then customize to their organizational needs. Content is regularly updated based on changing industry practices and participant feedback.
• Well-established program: Brought to you by the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS), this Boot Camp from the industry's only dedicated CDI association provides the best-in-class education you expect.

Contact sales:
For more detailed information, contact us at 800-650-6787 or email sales@hcpro.com.

Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online

Who Should Attend

• CDI specialists at children's hospitals
• CDI specialists reviewing pediatric and neonatal records
• Coding/HIM professionals
• CDI managers and directors
• Physician advisors to CDI

This Boot Camp does not lead to a formal AHIMA or ACDIS certification.

Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online

Course Content

• Pediatric CDI Bootcamp: Introduction
• ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code Assignment (Part 1 and 2)
• Pregnancy, Perinatal, and Congenital Anomalies
• ICD-10-PCS Basics
• MS-DRG and APR-DRG Assignment & Reimbursement
• Pediatric CDI Record Review and Compliant Queries
• Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System
• Diseases and Disorders of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
• Diseases and Disorders of the Respiratory System
• Diseases and Disorders of the Circulatory System
• Diseases and Disorders of the Digestive, Hepatobiliary Systems and the Pancreas
• Diseases and Disorders of the Musculoskeletal System, Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues
• Diseases and Disorders of the Endocrine, Nutrition and Metabolic System
• Diseases and Disorders of the Blood, Blood Forming Organs and Myeloproliferative Diseases (Part 1 and 2)
• Infectious and Parasitic Diseases and HIV Disease (Part 1 and 2)
• Disease and Disorders of the Genitourinary System
• Mental Diseases and Disorders & Substance Use Disorders
• Trauma, Burns and Poisonings (Part 1 and 2)
• Factors Influencing Health Status
• Measuring Success and Considerations of Compliance

*Agenda subject to change.

This course requires the following pre-requisites:

• There are no pre-requisites for this Boot Camp.

This course requires the following materials:

• There are no required materials for this Boot Camp.

Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online

Continuing Education

The following types of Continuing Education are offered only after the completion of all courses and the successful completion (80% pass rate) of the final exam. Upon achieving a passing exam score, users will be directed to a course evaluation that will open in a separate window which will need to be completed and submitted for both instant download and email delivery of all applicable CE certificates.

ACCME
HCPro is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

HCPro designates this educational activity for a maximum of 21.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACDIS
This program has been approved for 21.5 continuing education unit(s) towards fulfilling the requirements of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification, offered as a service of the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS).

AHIMA
This program has been approved for 21.5 continuing education unit(s) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

ANCC
AHIMA is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This educational activity for 21.5 nursing contact hours is provided by AHIMA.

Disclosure Statement

Please note the planners, presenter(s), and contributors to this activity have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial companies pertaining to this activity.

Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online

Faculty

About the Author
Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, is an experienced CDI subject matter expert, former interim ACDIS director, and former CDI education director at HCPro. While at ACDIS and HCPro, she was also the lead developer and instructor for the CDI Boot Camps as well as a member of the CCDS-O certification committee and the ACDIS Advisory Board; she also frequently spoke on the ACDIS Podcast and at ACDIS conferences and webinars. She is the author of The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Complete Training Guide and the ACDIS Pocket Guide series. Prescott has served in a variety of health systems and settings since joining the nursing profession in 1985 and she developed and implemented a CDI program in 2007.

About the Reviewer
Amanda Halsey, BSN, RN, CCDS, is the clinical documentation integrity (CDI) manager for Children's Hospital Colorado, located in Denver, Colorado, an academic pediatric acute care hospital system affiliated with the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Halsey has more than 30 years of experience as a pediatric nurse, having served in roles including staff nurse, preceptor, charge nurse, and nurse manager.

Halsey's journey into pediatric CDI began in 2013 when she became one of the first clinical documentation specialists at Children's Hospital of Michigan. During her tenure, she helped grow the CDI program and collaborated with an AI software company to strengthen neonatal and pediatric models. In 2017, Amanda presented her poster, "Malnutrition in Pediatrics: Underweight Kids, Underutilized Diagnosis" at the ACDIS National Conference. Recognizing the scarcity of resources for pediatric clinical documentation specialists, she actively pursued educational opportunities, collaborated with coding teams, and built connections within the CDI community—efforts that sparked her passion for education and eventually led to her role as manager of pediatric and NICU CDI auditing and education for a large healthcare system in 2020.

Today, Halsey is proud to be part of a cohesive CDI and coding team at Children's Hospital Colorado. She is deeply committed to fostering education, encouraging professional growth, and empowering staff to excel in their roles. Seeing her team thrive and embrace the value of CDI motivates and inspires her every day.

Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online

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Pediatric CDI Boot Camp Online

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. How long will the online content remain accessible after class ends?

   The online portal location for your class sessions and materials will be available for 60 days from the purchase date.

   You must complete the course evaluation in order to get your continuing education/contact hour certificate, so please be sure to complete the course before your access expires.
   
   

2. Does this education lead to a formal AHIMA or ACDIS certification?

   No, this education does not lead to a formal AHIMA or ACDIS certification.
   
   

3. Is there a discount for ACDIS, NAHRI, or AHIMA members?

   Yes, ACDIS, NAHRI, or AHIMA members receive $150 off the registration fee. Contact us at 800-650-6787 or email sales@hcpro.com.
   
   

4. How does it work?

   You'll receive the same content and instruction that you would experience at our classroom-based, nationally recognized boot camps. Here's how it works:

   • 60-day access from your purchase date: View sessions, ensure understanding with questions that test your knowledge, and complete the final exam to obtain CEU credits.
   • 24-hour access: Modules are available at any time of day—you choose the time that works for you.
   • Ask the Expert: Email questions to our instructors. We try to answer all questions either via email or phone within two business days.
     
     

5. Does HCPro ever share contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number, email address, etc.) with other companies?

   Historically, we have not shared contact information with anyone outside of our company. However, it is possible that at some point we might share contact information with other companies that offer products and services that we think would be of interest to our customers. If you would like us to keep your contact information confidential, please let us know so that we can flag your information in our customer database as "Do Not Share."
   
   

6. Does HCPro offer this boot camp as an on-site course?

   In addition to our open registration courses, we also offer the boot camp as an on-site program (with a substantial discount) for organizations that have a number of employees who need training. For more information on hosting an on-site, call 800-780-0584 or click on "Train Groups On-Site."
   
   

7. What if I need to cancel or transfer my registration?

   Please click here to view our cancellation policy.
   
   

8. How do I get more information?

   Contact us at 800-650-6787 or email sales@hcpro.com.
   
   

Dates

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