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CME webinar: Provider Diagnosis Documentation Improvement
UPMC Health Plan·PA·Coding
Effective date
Sep 26, 2024
We identified it
Aug 7, 2026
Summary
UPMC Health Plan is offering a CME-accredited webinar on September 26, 2024, focused on improving provider diagnosis documentation and ICD-10-CM coding accuracy. The training emphasizes the connection between supporting diagnosis codes, medical decision-making, and E&M code assignment, addressing common documentation deficiencies. This is an educational initiative rather than a policy mandate, but understanding the guidance is critical for accurate coding and risk adjustment reporting.
Action Required
By September 26, 2024: Billing and coding team members should register for and attend this CME webinar (registration link available at https://www.upmchealthplan.com/providers/medical/announcements-updates/announcements/2024-announcements/07-16-cme-provider-diagnosis-documentation). Certified coders eligible for CEU credits should attend to earn 1.0 AAPC CEU and fulfill Pennsylvania Patient Safety-Risk Management requirements. Following the webinar, billing leadership should review the recorded session and distribute key documentation best practices to all providers and clinical staff. Ensure providers understand how proper diagnosis documentation directly impacts E&M code assignment and risk adjustment coding accuracy. Maintain educational materials and attendance records for audit purposes as required.