Vaughn M. Matacale, MD; C. Njeri Njuguna, MS, RDN, LDN; Ashley W. Strickland, RDN, LDN, CNSC
The diagnosis of malnutrition impacts nearly all aspects of pay-forperformance, direct quality, and financial measures. The new definitions require historical and examination criteria...
Susan Edamala, RN, MSN, CCRN; Karl Kochendorfer, MD, FAAFP
Learn how one CDI program created a successful query process utilizing three key strategies. Review a case study presentation using this method with supporting data demonstrating a sustained change in the query response...
This session will look into the mind of the physician, helping attendees understand how doctors think and get on their level when writing queries or talking to them about CDI. It will provide an insider's view that will change the way you think about and...
This session will describe the role of Coding Clinic and its impact on documentation and coding integrity. It will review recent Coding Clinic advice affecting CDI practice and CDI's relationship with physicians and coders...
Shannon McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CCDS; Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP
This session will provide a lighthearted but honest examination of the conflicts that may arise between coding professionals and CDI specialists as they review records from two very...
