Clarifying Spinal Interbody Fusion Techniques
Many coders struggle with coding spinal fusion procedures. First, the terminology can be confusing.
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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.
Ensuring Quality Performance from Your CDI Professional’s
One of the major steps in ensuring that your CDI Professionals are performing optimallyis to provide an atmosphere for learning that is both encouraging and up to date.
How Can Coding Be Improved With DRG Validation?
DRG validation, a program used by healthcare organizations to reduce risk, defend claims and ensure accuracy of coded items, plays a specific role in proper coding practices.
3 Questions You Should Master When Interviewing for a Clinical Documentation Specialist
Know How To Answer These Three Important Questions The interview is where you either win or lose a new job.
How to Hire Top Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS)
How to Hire Top Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDS) The deadline to achieve ICD-10 compliance is set for October first, barring any delays.
Clinical Documentation Finds Benefit in ICD-10 Delay
Last spring, the deadline for the ICD-10 implementation was pushed back to October of 2015. And while this latest delay has frustrated some in the HIM field that wish the deadline would just come and go so that they can begin grappling with the consequences of the massive new system, others have embraced the extra …
What Benchmarking Means in Medical Records Processing
All healthcare providers rely on effective medical record processing to ensure outcomes, manage costs, and comply with regulations.