When we talk about provider engagement, people most often mean working with physicians —but given the large umbrella of medical professionals, including but not limited to physician assistants, nurse practitioners, surgeons, etc., it’s a diverse purview. One topic...Read More »
At ACDIS, we recognize that the world of CDI is constantly evolving, and physicians are playing greater roles in this area than ever before. Consequently, we’re looking to understand the nuances of physician advisors’ roles: What are your primary responsibilities? Are you still practicing...Read More »
Q: If the radiology or pathology report stated ovarian cancer but the physician never documented an ovarian mass, is it true you can’t use a present on admission (POA) query to capture the ovarian cancer because the physician made no reference to it? Would you need to use either an...Read More »
Q: What is the best way to handle a query that has been written inappropriately?
A: If I understand your question correctly, it seems like there might be a situation where it was discovered that some queries were questionably written. By...Read More »
by Jess Fluegel
The CDI profession is all about making investments. A CDI specialist invests in time to review cases in hopes of finding query opportunities. A CDI educator invests in preparing and teaching lessons that will help CDI specialists in this pursuit, and tools that...Read More »
by Jamie Johnson, RN, BSN, CCDS
Experienced CDI specialists know provider engagement can be challenging. Physicians often feel overburdened with administrative tasks and already have limited time for patient care. They can become resistant to participating in CDI initiatives,...Read More »