Knowledge drawn from data analysis is a powerful tool to help CDI programs identify the most likely opportunities. However, in this increasingly complex environment of CDI practice, it is equally imperative to understand those areas that need to be...
This presentation covered the various conditions, syndromes, symptomology, and potential sequelae that involve disorders in the pediatric brain, including with anatomical differences, specifics of genetic...
Success hinges on developing strong and collaborative relationships within the hospital system. No matter where your organization is currently with respect to the development of your CDI program, this session provides insight into key stakeholders,...
This session will focused on the unique clinical indicators for malnutrition and respiratory failure in the pediatric and neonatal population. Participants reviewed compliant queries and develop strategies for physician engagement.
Attendees learned how to add sparkle to your program by providing a second look at the records prior to the record being billed. Learn ways to advance to the next level in record review with the addition of a...
Attendees learned strategies for physician buy-in, embedding CDI into the physician culture, and experiences of working CDI into both a large (1,000 physician) group as well as a small (50 physician) group practice.
Attendees walked away with examples from the Trinity Health CDI strategy and playbook as well as gained an understanding of how to use tools and technology to support outpatient CDI. Attendees saw how Trinity is measuring...
All areas touching documentation need to work in synergy to be fully functional. This session is for any professional who is ready to move the needle on their CDI program but requires tangible, widely applicable methods to do so. Topics covered included...
Insurance denials affect every institution, and defending them is likely a familiar subject. However, this can become more complicated in pediatric populations. Auditors often use adult clinical criteria to establish when a diagnosis is invalid....
Mel Tully, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, & Amy S. Leopard, JD, MS
As clinical documentation advances across practices and integrates with the EHR and enabling CAPD and AI technologies, new compliance risks arise. In this session, attendees identifed ways in which accelerated EHR and other...
