CDIS Boot Camp

afulmerafulmer
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I am already approved for CDIS exam. I have the CDIS study guide and have done a lot of "self teaching" otherwise. How do you feel Boot Camp would increase my chance at passing? Money "is" an object for me.
Also, is On-Line Boot Camp as effective as On-Site?
Thanks in advance for your help!
Joan Fulmer

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  • judithbatesjudithbates
    edited May 2016
    If you are saying your initial training was self taught, you may find a boot camp helpful in that you have a professional to guide you through each systems particular nuances. I will say that the certification exam does not stress the clinical part of being a CDI. There is much more related to metrics and IPPS, history of the DRG system. GOOD LUCK!!!

  • evanspx@sutterhealth.orgevanspx@sutterhealth.org
    edited May 2016
    I can only state I attended the Boot Camp and I found it was very
    worthwhile. I went to the 5 day seminar in person, so I can't speak to
    the on-line course. I think the Boot Camp is a very effective way to
    provide a fast oversight about 'coding and compliance to an RN w/o
    any/much coding experience.

    If $ can be provided by my employer, I would love to take an Advanced
    Boot Camp.

    Paul Evans, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P

    Supervisor, Clinical Documentation Integrity, Quality Department
    California Pacific Medical Center
    2351 Clay #243
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    Cell: 415.637.9002
    Fax: 415.600.1325
    Ofc: 415.600.3739
    evanspx@sutterhealth.org
  • ddraizeddraize
    edited May 2016
    I found the Boot Camp very beneficial

    Diane Draize RN, CPUR,CCDS
    Clinical Documentation Specialist

    Ministry Door County Medical Center
    diane.draize@ministryhealth.org
    920-743-5566 ex 3143

    We earn trust by working together as One Ministry to keep PATIENTS FIRST in everything we do


  • cfowlercfowler
    edited May 2016
    I did the online course and it was very helpful. I had been "doing" CDI for over a year and it really helped me reconcile what I thought I knew with the facts. It was an affirmation for me and it helped me clarify many of the questions/concerns I had from everyday practice.
    I still refer to the materials when I have questions and I do feel better about moving forward with the exam.
    It is a great investment!
    Good Luck!
    c
    Carla D. Fowler, RN MBA
    Director,Case Management/CDI
    Colquitt Regional Medical Center
    229-891-9363

  • jamiedugan2012jamiedugan2012
    edited May 2016
    I was lucky enough to have my hospital pay for this for me. I am not
    sure about increasing your passing rate for the CDIS exam but it is good
    stuff! I did mine online. It is quite extensive and worth the money.
    A lot of it I had to do at home.

  • tiffany_susantiffany_susan
    edited May 2016

    I highly recommend the bootcamp! I had my staff complete the online
    version before taking the exam .... all are certified!
    Good luck!
    Thank You,
    Susan Tiffany RN, CCDS

    "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you
    didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail
    away from safe harbor.Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream.
    Discover." Mark Twain

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