Quarterly Recertification

Stay current with CMS policy updates and MAC audit trends

Recertification Status
Track your continuing education progress and maintain certification currency
1/3

Required Modules Completed

33%

Completion Rate

2

Overdue Modules

Action Required

You have 2 overdue recertification modules. Complete them immediately to maintain certification status.

Your Certifications
Active certifications requiring quarterly recertification

Level 1 - Bronze

IRF-PAI Coordinator

Level 2 - Silver

Advanced Specialist

Level 3 - Gold

MASTER Specialist

Recertification Modules

Q1 2025 CMS Policy Updates & MAC Audit Trends
Required
Critical updates to IRF-PAI coding guidelines, new MAC audit focus areas, and compliance strategies for 2025
in progress

Topics Covered:

  • CMS Final Rule 2025 IRF-PAI Changes
  • New MAC Audit Triggers for 2025
  • Updated Comorbidity Tier Guidelines
  • FIM Scoring Clarifications
  • Documentation Best Practices

Due Date

March 31, 2025

Q4 2024 Year-End Compliance Review
Required
Year-end compliance updates, audit defense strategies, and 2024 MAC audit trend analysis
completed

Topics Covered:

  • 2024 MAC Audit Results Analysis
  • Common Coding Errors Identified
  • Successful Appeal Strategies
  • 2025 Compliance Preparation

Due Date

December 31, 2024

Completed

December 15, 2024

Score

95%

Q2 2025 Advanced Audit Defense Workshop
Required
Advanced strategies for MAC audit response, chart review defense, and appeals processes
upcoming

Topics Covered:

  • MAC Audit Response Protocols
  • Chart Review Defense Strategies
  • Appeals Process Updates
  • Case Studies: Successful Defenses

Due Date

June 30, 2025

About Quarterly Recertification

Why Recertification Matters:

CMS policies, MAC audit focus areas, and compliance requirements evolve continuously. Quarterly recertification ensures your knowledge stays current with the latest regulatory changes, helping you maintain zero-fault accuracy and prevent audit triggers.

Recertification Requirements:

  • •Complete all required quarterly modules within the specified timeframe
  • •Achieve minimum 85% score on recertification assessments
  • •Review and acknowledge new CMS policy changes and MAC audit trends
  • •Failure to complete required modules may result in certification suspension

What's Included:

  • •Latest CMS Final Rule updates and policy clarifications
  • •Current MAC audit trends and new trigger identification
  • •Real-world case studies from recent audits and appeals
  • •Updated patient scenarios reflecting current compliance challenges