By Rose T. Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA, CHPS
When CMS told the American Medical Association (AMA) physicians could have a one-year grace period to become comfortable with ICD-10-CM/PCS coding systems, they made a bad decision. The agreement allowed providers to be less...Read More »
Often, the first step in becoming comfortable with the CDI record review process comes from simply shadowing existing CDI staff members. If you are the first and only CDI specialist in your...Read More »
Editor’s note: Barnett is a CDI specialist at MedPartners HIM in Tampa, Florida. She was one of the 12 member 2017 Conference Committee. For more information regarding the conference committee and to apply for...Read More »
The CDI specialist role is complex and multidisciplinary, suitable for clinically knowledgeable professionals who are proficient in analyzing and interpreting medical record documentation and capable of tracking and trending their CDI program goals...Read More »
The selection of the principal diagnosis is one of the most important steps when coding an inpatient record. The diagnosis reflects the reason the patient sought medical care, and the principal diagnosis can drive reimbursement....Read More »