Now in its second edition, The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10 is the only guide to address ICD-10 from the CDI point of view. Written by CDI experts and ICD-10 Boot Camp instructors, it explains the ICD-10 documentation requirements and clinical indicators of commonly reported diagnoses and the codes associated with those conditions. You'll find the specific documentation requirements to appropriately code a variety of conditions. The CDI Specialist's Guide to ICD-10, 2nd edition, not only outlines the changes coming in October 2014, it provides detailed information on how to assess staffing needs, training requirements, and implementation strategies. The authors-an ICD-10 certified coder and CDI specialist-collaborated to create a comprehensive selection of ICD-10 sample queries facilities can download and use to jumpstart ICD-10 documentation improvement efforts. Develop the expertise and comfort level you'll need to manage this important industry change and help your organization make a smooth transition. The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD- 10, 2nd ed. is part of the library of products and services from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS). ACDIS members are CDI professionals who share the latest tested tips, tools, and strategies to implement successful CDI programs and achieve professional growth. Member benefits include a quarterly journal, members-only Web site, quarterly networking conference calls, discounts on conferences, and more. WHAT'S NEW? Completely revised to accommodate changes in ICD-10 implementation dates Dozens of targeted ICD-10 physician queries Updated ICD-10 benchmarking reports BENEFITS Sample ICD-10 queries Specificity requirements and clinical indicators by disease type and body system Staff training and assessment tools
About the Author:

Jennifer Avery is a senior regulatory specialist with HCPro, Inc., in Danvers, Mass., and serves as a lead instructor for a number of its Certified Coder Boot Camps(R) and ICD-10 Basics Boot Camps(R). As a member of the Revenue Cycle Institute, Avery works with hospitals, medical practices, and other healthcare providers on a wide range of coding-related issues and educational efforts.

Avery served as president of the AAPC Oklahoma City chapter in 2007. She is currently a member of AHIMA's Action Community for e-HIM Excellence (ACE), and is an approved AHIMA-certified ICD-10 trainer for ICD-10-CM/PCS.

Cheryl Ericson is the clinical documentation improvement (CDI) education director for HCPro, Inc., in Danvers, Mass. A former CDI manager, she also managed utilization review and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Quality Measures at a large academic medical center. She has an extensive background that includes adult education, and data analysis. She is also a certified InterQual instructor.

Ericson is a member of the Association for Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) advisory board and has served on many ACDIS and AHIMA work groups.