The Evolution of the Hospital-Based Coder
Coding Professionals have been working with ICD-9-CM since 1979 and little did they know the codes they assigned would permeate every business process in healthcare.
Category: CDI Professional
New Codes – Deep Pressure Tissue Injuries
Beginning with October 1, 2019 discharges coders will have to understand deep pressure injuries and know how to code them.
Questions to Consider when Coding Hernia Repairs
The key to properly coding hernia procedures is knowing what questions to ask yourself as you read through the patient’s health record.
Stay the Course
The clinical care team, those whose attention is the care of the patient, is laser focused on the patient and that is where the CDI professional, who is a member of the clinical medical record team should remain focused.
Coding Gestational Complications
Obstetrical coding can be challenging for most coders. Most coders have an understanding of gestational diabetes & hypertension due to specific guidelines.
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.