Coding Gestational Complications
Obstetrical coding can be challenging for most coders. Most coders have an understanding of gestational diabetes & hypertension due to specific guidelines.
Category: CDI Professional
Tips for Traveling CDI Specialists
If you’re embarking on a new journey as a traveling CDI specialist, you’re probably experiencing a variety of emotions, ranging from excitement to nervousness.
Reduce Denials & Minimize Risk in Outpatient Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI)
Denial reduction in the outpatient (OP) environment stems from the knowledge of the factors that contribute to risk.
10 Tips for Compliant Query Process Success
Composing a compliant query is the most important task for the querying professional.
Considerations for a Successful Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Audit
When a CDI audit is in a facility’s future, several factors should be considered for a smooth and successful outcome.
10 Tips for a Successful CDI Program
Once a CDI professional’s clinical skills are at an expert level, their coding expertise must follow suit.
Clinical Documentation Improvement and Social Determinants of Health
The significant role CDI plays in healthcare has become apparent with the transition from the inpatient to the outpatient environment and from a financial to a quality focus.
Outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement Collaboration
When first starting an Outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) program, it’s important to identify which departments you will need to interact with and who will be impacted through the CDI process.
The Next Big Thing in Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
As its importance was realized, CDI expanded from a single setting reimbursement focus to a quality based, multiple setting focus…