Provider Training – Diagnosis Reporting

Description

Diagnosis Reporting is a focused, 15-minute webinar in the Provider Training series designed for providers, coding professionals, and documentation specialists. You'll gain an understanding of the importance of reporting diagnoses accurately. Documenting diagnoses effectively, satisfying payer and regulatory requirements and optimizing risk adjustment can directly impact reimbursement and quality metrics.

Key Takeaways 

• Learn about the structure of the ICD-10-CM code classification
• Understand how documentation supports Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding and risk adjustment
• Master the MEAT criteria (Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, Treat) so your documentation is solid and defensible
• Apply official coding guidelines and conventions so codes are compliant and accurate
• Recognize what “medical necessity” requires, and how diagnosis reporting ties into it

Who this course is for

• Providers who want a better understanding of how clinical documentation supports correct diagnosis coding
• Coders (inpatient, outpatient, professional fee) seeking to build a stronger relationship with providers around the connection between documentation, coding and reimbursement
• CDI (Clinical Documentation Improvement) specialists working to ensure documentation meets both internal and external audit standards

Why it matters

• Accurate diagnosis reporting leads to appropriate reimbursement and avoids denials
• Good documentation supports quality measures, performance reporting, and risk adjustment
• Reduces compliance risk by aligning with payer and regulatory expectations

What you get

• 15-minute webinar — focused, practical content you can watch on your schedule
• Transcript & slides available for review and reference
• Insights you can apply immediately to documentation and coding workflows

FAQs

About our Medical Coding Courses

HIAlearn, powered by Health Information Associates (HIA)—a leader in medical coding and auditing for more than three decades—offers a flexible, online education platform designed for today’s coders. With a growing catalog of AHIMA and AAPC-approved coding courses, HIAlearn supports both beginners and experienced coders looking to build confidence, accuracy, and CEU credits.

Courses are available across various coding types including CPT, E/M, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS, and are designed for multiple specialties including inpatient, outpatient, profee, and CDI.

To stay up to date, coders can explore our Coding Updates hub for the latest ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and IPPS changes. HIAlearn also supports organizations with group discounts and scalable team access, promoting accuracy, compliance, and continuous professional development across departments.