Documentation Pitfalls

This critical course provides healthcare professionals with comprehensive knowledge of documentation pitfalls that directly impact reimbursement and regulatory compliance. Unlike general coding courses, this program focuses specifically on the documentation errors that lead to claim denials, payment recoupment, audit findings, and CMS compliance violations. Participants will learn to identify and avoid the most common documentation failures. The course examines how inadequate, inconsistent, or improper documentation triggers automatic denials, medical necessity reviews, Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) audits, and potential False Claims Act violations. Learners will develop practical strategies to implement in their organizations, including baseline audits, concurrent documentation review, provider education programs, and systematic monitoring of denial patterns. The course equips participants to lead documentation improvement initiatives that protect revenue integrity while maintaining strict regulatory compliance.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify documentation deficiencies that trigger automatic claim rejections

• Recognize when E/M documentation is insufficient and implement correction strategies

• Develop complete and accurate documentation processes

• Confirm compliance with CMS documentation requirements

Who Should Attend:

• Physicians and advanced practice providers

• Certified professional coders (CPC, CCS, CCS-P, RHIA, RHIT)

• Clinical documentation improvement specialists 

• Compliance officers and internal auditors

• Revenue cycle managers and directors

• Practice administrators and managers

• Medical billers and revenue integrity analysts

• Health information management professionals

• Healthcare consultants

• Quality improvement coordinators

Join Christine Banks and earn one CEU with our live one-hour Webinar!

Start time: 12:00 pm CST on March 18th, 2026