Kay M. Blue, RN, BSN, CCDS, ACM; Holley P. Pegram, RN, MSN, CCM; Sandie R. Pressley, BSN, RN
This discussion with CDI and quality leadership from Carolinas Healthcare System describes how CDI specialist participation in interdisciplinary rounds incorporates CDI specialists as...
Claudia E. Baker, RN, CPHQ, CDIP, CCDS; Kellie B. Halsted, MSN, MHA, RN, CCM; John A. Poulin, RN, BSN
This session will examine one academic medical center’s implementation of a “relationship-based” CDI program, helping attendees with those elements that affect provider...
CDI programs can no longer afford to remain focused on simple CC/MCC capture; they need to understand how the Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (HVBP) Program works and what documentation risks hospitals face under this increasingly important payment...
CDI provides a crucial link to assist in clinical validation of the documented diagnosis to support compliant coding. This session describes conditions that are targeted due to a lack of clinical support and...
Karen L. Bridgeman, MSN, RN, CCDS; Claudine Hutchinson, BSN, RN
While experienced CDI specialists are hard to find, developing a mentorship to assist a new or inexperienced CDI specialist can be key for developing and sustaining a successful CDI specialist. This session provides...
Delivered by a practicing surgeon and medical director of a vibrant CDI program, this session will provide an overview of what it takes to build a “physician friendly” CDI program, engage physicians actively in the process of documentation...
Vidant Health has created a PSI team with representation from coding, CDI, physician advisors, quality, and medical staff leaders. Learn how the team composition evolved, the role of each member, and how PSIs are reviewed from all...
Laurie A. Morelle, MS, RN, CCDS; Aimee Van Balen, RN, BSN, CCDS
Don’t be overwhelmed by incorporating the many complex reviews: mortality, HACs/PSIs, LOS, audit proofing. Come and learn how to balance your CDI responsibilities like an expert.
