ABOUT:
The Certified Documentation Expert Outpatient (CDEO®) certification validates expertise in reviewing and improving outpatient clinical documentation. The program emphasizes accurate documentation to support coding, quality measures, and clinical requirements. CDEO® professionals play a crucial role in enhancing the accuracy and effectiveness of patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
CERTIFICATION BODY: AAPC®(American Academy of Professional Coders)
LEARNING OBJECTIVE:
- Master the principles of clinical documentation improvement (CDI).
- Understand documentation requirements, quality measures, payment methodologies, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop skills to effectively review and audit outpatient medical records.
- Learn to use coding sets and quality measures accurately and to communicate effectively with healthcare providers.
EXAM INFORMATION:
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 4 hours
- Passing Score: 70%
- Attempts Included: Two exam attempts included in the course package
RE-CERTIFICATION:
- Frequency: Every three years
- Requirement: Pass an online test
- Test Details: 50 questions
- Passing Score: 70%
- Failure to Recertify: Requires retaking the full exam
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Curriculum
- 1 Section
- 8 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- CONTENT:8
- 1.1Introduction to Clinical Documentation Improvement
- 1.2Impact of OIG Work Plan and Corporate Integrity Agreements (CIAs)
- 1.3Effective Use of Queries and Provider Communication
- 1.4Understanding NCCI and MUE Risk Areas
- 1.5HIPAA Privacy Rule and Protected Health Information
- 1.6Documentation Standards and Record Retention
- 1.7Common Documentation Errors and Aggregate Analysis
- 1.8Audit Findings and Practical Application
Requirements
- Experience: Minimum of two years in medical coding or auditing
- Coding Certification: Recommended to have a valid coding certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology is required.
- Knowledge of anatomy is required.
- Knowledge of pathophysiology is required.
- Fundamentals of Medicine
Target audiences
- Experienced medical coding professionals
- Coders and auditors seeking to specialize in outpatient documentation
- Individuals aiming to advance their expertise and career opportunities in clinical documentation improvement