Physician advisors play a vital role in a successful CDI program, acting as a bridge between clinicians and the revenue cycle. CDI physician advisors advocate for their hospital’s CDI program and its initiatives by improving query response rates,...Read More »
The healthcare industry is a dynamic, ever-evolving field that demands agility, problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. My journey began in the medical front office, where I gained foundational experience that later propelled...Read More »
What does it take to be prepared for a career in CDI? The only answer seems to be that there isn’t one answer. Many CDI professionals used to work as nurses in various settings, while others might have transitioned from the HIM profession or even worked as a...Read More »
Admit type and admit status are two distinct concepts in hospital admissions, each serving a unique purpose in patient classification and hospital...Read More »
The history of CDI practice in healthcare systems goes back to 1983 when CMS implemented the MS-DRG system. It gained popularity around 2007 with expansion of risk-adjusted value-based payment and quality measures, as well as increased...Read More »
Ideally, the various members of a team each fulfill specialized roles, ones that, when operating in conjunction with everybody else, contribute to the overall end goal as defined by the group.
For most CDI departments, that end goal tends to be twofold:...Read More »
CDI and coding professionals are usually familiar with inpatient claims-based quality measures like those associated with hospital value-based purchasing, the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, or the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC)...Read More »
by Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, RHIA, CCM, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, CSAF, CCS, CCDS, CDIP
Encephalopathy, a broad term used to describe any diffuse disease of the brain that alters its function or structure, presents significant challenges in CDI and coding practices. The complexity arises due...Read More »
