TRIVIA CONTEST

This revered ACDIS member loves Halloween so much they have been decorating their home for over 15 years. Sadly, in October 2009, thieves stole some decorations including “a werewolf whose design was to lean over the street and look like it was grabbing a kid, "Parents could pose their children in front of this monster and take a picture of it.“ Who is this person? A. Melissa Varnavas, CPC, ACDIS Associate Director B. Robert S. Gold MD, Advisory Board Member C. Lynne Spryszak, RN, ACDIS CDI Education Director D. Trey La Charité, MD, Advisory Board Member

This revered ACDIS member loves Halloween so much they have been decorating their home for over 15 years. Sadly, in October 2009, thieves stole some decorations including “a werewolf whose design was to lean over the street and look like it was grabbing a kid, "Parents could pose their children in front of this monster and take a picture of it.“ Who is this person? A. Melissa Varnavas, CPC, ACDIS Associate Director B. Robert S. Gold MD, Advisory Board Member C. Lynne Spryszak, RN, ACDIS CDI Education Director D. Trey La Charité, MD, Advisory Board Member

Per the “ICD-10 Primer” power point by Sue Haley, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, AHIMA, certified ICD-10 instructor from the Michigan ACDIS Chapter (generously shared under the forms and tools category) regarding pregnancy: the trimester is no longer used to classify the condition, it is specified by the pregnancy week. True or False? A. True B. False

Per the “ICD-10 Primer” power point by Sue Haley, RHIT, CCS, CCDS, AHIMA, certified ICD-10 instructor from the Michigan ACDIS Chapter (generously shared under the forms and tools category) regarding pregnancy: the trimester is no longer used to classify the condition, it is specified by the pregnancy week. True or False? A. True B. False

HCPro, Inc. moved from the prior home in Marblehead, Massachusetts to its new location in this city less than 10 miles away in 2010: A. Lynn, MA B. Peabody, MA C. Danvers, MA D. Beverly, MA

HCPro, Inc. moved from the prior home in Marblehead, Massachusetts to its new location in this city less than 10 miles away in 2010: A. Lynn, MA B. Peabody, MA C. Danvers, MA D. Beverly, MA

In a power point presentation from the 2010 National ACDIS conference whose sage advice about choosing a physician champion included the following 6 criteria? 1. Credibility with the medical staff 2. Credibility with hospital administration 3. Generic insight about clinical documentation and regulatory oversight 4. Interest in taking on a new initiative 5. Well-developed communication and negotiation skills 6. Thick skin A. James S. Kennedy, MD, CCS B. Richard S. Eisenstaedt, MD, FACP C. William E. Haik, MD D. Pamela Bensen, MD, MS, FACEP

In a power point presentation from the 2010 National ACDIS conference whose sage advice about choosing a physician champion included the following 6 criteria? 1. Credibility with the medical staff 2. Credibility with hospital administration 3. Generic insight about clinical documentation and regulatory oversight 4. Interest in taking on a new initiative 5. Well-developed communication and negotiation skills 6. Thick skin A. James S. Kennedy, MD, CCS B. Richard S. Eisenstaedt, MD, FACP C. William E. Haik, MD D. Pamela Bensen, MD, MS, FACEP

The ACDIS advisory board is a multidisciplinary group of professionals whose backgrounds include nurses, physicians, HIM/coding professionals, case managers, and quality management. It is a volunteer position. Typically 12 professionals comprise the advisory board. How long do ACDIS advisory board members serve? A. One year B. Two years C. Three years D. Four years

The ACDIS advisory board is a multidisciplinary group of professionals whose backgrounds include nurses, physicians, HIM/coding professionals, case managers, and quality management. It is a volunteer position. Typically 12 professionals comprise the advisory board. How long do ACDIS advisory board members serve? A. One year B. Two years C. Three years D. Four years

In the CDI Journal article by Steven Robinson titled “The Trials of CDI Implementation” what was the current estimation of how many acute care hospitals have CDI programs in place? A. More than 80% B. More than 60% C. More than 50% D. More than 40%

In the CDI Journal article by Steven Robinson titled “The Trials of CDI Implementation” what was the current estimation of how many acute care hospitals have CDI programs in place? A. More than 80% B. More than 60% C. More than 50% D. More than 40%

How many categories of Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) are there? A. 5 B.10 C.12 D.15

How many categories of Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) are there? A. 5 B.10 C.12 D.15

When is ICD-10 set to be implemented? A. October 1, 2013 B. January 1, 2014 C. October 1, 2014 D. January 1, 2013

When is ICD-10 set to be implemented? A. October 1, 2013 B. January 1, 2014 C. October 1, 2014 D. January 1, 2013

In concert with other requirements the minimum length of experience required to take the CDI exam is eighteen months. A.True B.False True or False?

In concert with other requirements the minimum length of experience required to take the CDI exam is eighteen months. A.True B.False True or False?

How many Ethical Principles are in the Code of Ethics? A. 20 B. 15 C. 12 D. 10

How many Ethical Principles are in the Code of Ethics? A. 20 B. 15 C. 12 D. 10

How much did the RAC deny in claims in 2010? A. $25 million B. $37 million C. $86 million D. $100 million

How much did the RAC deny in claims in 2010? A. $25 million B. $37 million C. $86 million D. $100 million