The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist S Guide To Icd 10 Second Edition

Author : Jennifer Avery,Cheryl Ericson
Publisher : Hcpro, a Division of Simplify Compliance
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1615692002

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The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10, Second Edition by Jennifer Avery,Cheryl Ericson Pdf

The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10, Second Edition Now in its second edition, The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10 is the only guide to address ICD-10 from the CDI point of view. Written by CDI experts and ICD-10 Boot Camp instructors, it explains the ICD-10 documentation requirements and clinical indicators of commonly reported diagnoses and the codes associated with those conditions. In it you'll find the specific documentation requirements to appropriately code a variety of conditions. The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10, Second Edition, not only outlines the changes coming in October 2014, it provides detailed information on how to assess staffing needs, training requirements, and implementation strategies. The authors--an ICD-10 certified coder and CDI specialist--collaborated to create a comprehensive selection of ICD-10 sample queries that facilities can download and use to jumpstart their ICD-10 documentation improvement efforts. Develop the expertise and comfort level you need to manage this important industry change and help your organization make a smooth transition. The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10, Second Edition, is part of the library of products and services from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS). ACDIS members are CDI professionals who share the latest tested tips, tools, and strategies to implement successful CDI programs and achieve professional growth. Member benefits include a quarterly journal, members-only Web site, quarterly networking conference calls, discounts on conferences, and more. WHAT'S NEW? Completely revised to accommodate changes in ICD-10 implementation dates Dozens of targeted ICD-10 physician queries Updated ICD-10 benchmarking reports BENEFITS Sample ICD-10 queries Specificity requirements and clinical indicators by disease type and body system Staff training and assessment tools TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1: ICD-10 primer Chapter 2: Conventions and Guidelines Chapter 3: Physician queries Chapter 4: CDI target areas Chapter 5: ICD-10-CM/PCS Provider Education

Author : Glenn Krauss
Publisher : HC Pro, Inc.
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2011-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781601468178

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The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10 by Glenn Krauss Pdf

Take charge of ICD-10 documentation requirements The implementation of ICD-10 brings with it new documentation requirements that will have a significant impact on the work of your CDI team. The higher degree of specificity of information needed to code accurately will have a direct correlation to reimbursement and compliance. CDI specialists need a firm understanding of the new code set, and the rules that govern it, to obtain the appropriate level of documentation from physicians. The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10 is the only book that addresses ICD-10 from the CDI point of view. Written by CDI experts, it explains the new documentation requirements and clinical indicators of commonly reported diagnoses and the codes associated with those conditions. You'll find the specific documentation requirements to appropriately code conditions such as heart failure, sepsis, and COPD. Learn from your peers The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10 includes case studies from two hospitals that have already begun ICD-10 training so you can use their timelines as a blue print to begin your organization's training and implementation. ICD-10 implementation happens in 2013. It's not too soon to start developing the expertise and comfort level you'll need to manage this important industry change and help your organization make a smooth transition. Benefits: * Tailored exclusively for CDI specialists * Side-by-side comparison of what documentation is necessary now v. what will be required starting October 1, 2013 * Timelines to train physicians in new documentation requirements to ensure readiness by implementation date * Strategies and best practices to ensure physician buy-in

Author : Jennifer Avery
Publisher : Hcpro Incorporated
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : MEDICAL
ISBN : 1615692010

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CDI Specialist's Guide to ICD-10 by Jennifer Avery Pdf

Now in its second edition, The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10 is the only guide to address ICD-10 from the CDI point of view. Written by CDI experts and ICD-10 Boot Camp instructors, it explains the ICD-10 documentation requirements and clinical indicators of commonly reported diagnoses and the codes associated with those conditions. You'll find the specific documentation requirements to appropriately code a variety of conditions. The CDI Specialist's Guide to ICD-10, 2nd edition, not only outlines the changes coming in October 2014, it provides detailed information on how to assess staffing needs, training requirements, and implementation strategies. The authors-an ICD-10 certified coder and CDI specialist-collaborated to create a comprehensive selection of ICD-10 sample queries facilities can download and use to jumpstart ICD-10 documentation improvement efforts. Develop the expertise and comfort level you'll need to manage this important industry change and help your organization make a smooth transition. The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD- 10, 2nd ed. is part of the library of products and services from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS). ACDIS members are CDI professionals who share the latest tested tips, tools, and strategies to implement successful CDI programs and achieve professional growth. Member benefits include a quarterly journal, members-only Web site, quarterly networking conference calls, discounts on conferences, and more. WHAT'S NEW? Completely revised to accommodate changes in ICD-10 implementation dates Dozens of targeted ICD-10 physician queries Updated ICD-10 benchmarking reports BENEFITS Sample ICD-10 queries Specificity requirements and clinical indicators by disease type and body system Staff training and assessment tools

Author : Heather Taillon
Publisher : HC Pro, Inc.
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781601467751

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The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Handbook, Second Edition by Heather Taillon Pdf

The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Handbook, Second Edition Marion Kruse, MBA, RN; Heather Taillon, RHIA, CCDS Get the guidance you need to make your CDI program the best there is... The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Handbook, Second Edition, is an all-inclusive reference to help readers implement a comprehensive clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program with in-depth information on all the essential responsibilities of the CDI specialist. This edition helps CDI professionals incorporate the latest industry guidance and professional best practices to enhance their programs. Co-authors Heather Taillon, RHIA, and Marion Kruse, MBA, RN, combine their CDI and coding expertise to explain the intricacies of CDI program development and outline the structure of a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary program. In this edition you will learn how to: Adhere to the latest government and regulatory initiatives as they relate to documentation integrity Prepare for successful ICD-10 transition by analyzing your CDI program Step up physician buy-in with the improved education techniques Incorporate the latest physician query guidance from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Table of Contents Chapter 1: Building the CDI Program Chapter 2: CDI and the healthcare system Chapter 3: Application of coding guidelines Chapter 4: Compliant physician queries Chapter 5: Providing physician education Chapter 6: Monitoring the CDI program What's new in the Second Edition? Analysis of new industry guidance, including: AHIMA's "Managing an Effective Query Process" and "Guidance for Clinical Documentation Improvement Programs." CMS guidance from new IPPS regulations, MLN Matters articles, Quality Improvement Organizations, and the Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program, among others Strategies to help you incorporate the guidance into your CDI program. Tools to help you interpret MAC initiatives and RAC focus areas to enhance your CDI program and help prevent audit takebacks New sample queries, forms, tools, and industry survey data BONUS TOOLS! This book also includes bonus online tools you can put to use immediately! Sample query forms Sample job descriptions for CDI managers, and CDI specialists Sample evaluation form for CDI staff Sample pocket guide of common documentation standards

Author : AAPC
Publisher : AAPC
Page : 13 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781626889798

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Clinical Documentation Reference Guide - First Edition by AAPC Pdf

It's not the quantity of clinical documentation that matters—it's the quality. Is your clinical documentation improvement (CDI) program identifying your outliers? Does your documentation capture the level of ICD-10 coding specificity required to achieve optimal reimbursement? Are you clear on how to fix your coding and documentation shortfalls? Providing the most complete and accurate coding of diagnoses and site-specific procedures will vastly improve your practice’s bottom line. Get the help you need with the Clinical Documentation Reference Guide. This start-to-finish CDI primer covers medical necessity, joint/shared visits, incident-to billing, preventative care visits, the global surgical package, complications and comorbidities, and CDI for EMRs. Learn the all-important steps to ensure your records capture what your physicians perform during each encounter. Benefit from methods to effectively communicate CDI concerns and protocols to your providers. Leverage the practical and effective guidance in AAPC’s Clinical Documentation Reference Guide to triumph over your toughest documentation challenges. Prevent documentation deficiencies and keep your claims on track for optimal reimbursement: Understand the legal aspects of documentation Anticipate and avoid documentation trouble spots Keep compliance issues at bay Learn proactive measures to eliminate documentation problems Work the coding mantra—specificity, specificity, specificity Avoid common documentation errors identified by CERT and RACs Know the facts about EMR templates—and the pitfalls of auto-populate features Master documentation in the EMR with guidelines and tips Conquer CDI time-based coding for E/M The Clinical Documentation Reference Guide is approved for use during the CDEO® certification exam.

Author : Anthony Nkwuaku
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2018-02-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1984238787

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Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Made Easy, 2nd Edition by Anthony Nkwuaku Pdf

The book provides clear guides on how to perform the vital duties required in obtaining accurate, quality, complete, and specific documentation from the providers so as to reflect the quality of care, severity of illness and risk of mortality of admitted patients during their encounter to the hospital or inpatient rehab. The book is a "must have" for every CDIS or anyone involved in clinical documentation. The book has current ICD-10-CM/PCS update with pertinent information on the 2018 Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, Coding Clinic advice, Pay for Performance, sample queries, various disease processes by MDCs, CDI strategy for success in inpatient rehab, rehab impairment group codes and categories, list of all the surgical and MS-DRGs, and much more. Remember, if it was not documented and documented accurately, it never happened.

Author : Trey La Charité,James S Kennedy, MD, CCS, Cdip
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-30
Category : Diagnosis related groups
ISBN : 1615693475

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The Physician Advisor's Guide to Clinical Documentation Improvement by Trey La Charité,James S Kennedy, MD, CCS, Cdip Pdf

The Physician Advisor's Guide to Clinical Documentation Improvement Physician advisors are not just needed for case management anymore. ICD-10-CM/PCS and the changing landscape of healthcare reimbursement make their input invaluable in the realm of CDI and coding, too. This book will help your physician advisors quickly understand the vital role they play and how they can not only help improve healthcare reimbursement, but also reduce claims denials and improve the quality of care overall. This book will: * Provide job descriptions and sample roles and responsibilities for CDI physician advisors * Outline the importance of CDI efforts in specific relation to the needs and expectations of physicians * Highlight documentation improvement focus areas by Major Diagnostic Category * Review government initiatives and claims denial patterns, providing physician advisors concrete tools to sway physician documentation

Author : Rn Phn Nkwuaku, Msn Cphq
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1519538189

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Clinical Documentation Improvement by Rn Phn Nkwuaku, Msn Cphq Pdf

Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Made Easy is a great resource and reference that every Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist/Professional (CDIS/CDIP), coder, physician champion/advisor, and others involved in the CDI must have. The book is a compendium of sound clinical knowledge and experience, clinical documentation expertise, and quality, which will help the CDIS/CDIP and others maximize their potentials in performing their core duties. Whether you are a new CDIS trying to learn CDI or an experienced CDIS hoping to stay current with CDI world, or involved in the CDI, this book will be very valuable to you. Remember, accurate and quality documentation is a reflection of great patient care. "If it wasn't documented, and documented accurately, it never happened." This book clearly explained various query opportunities by Major Disease Classifications (MDCs) with some sample queries. It defines and analyses different disease processes, creates CDIS awareness and what to look for under various MDCs, ICD-10-CM/PCS, explained current CMS Pay for Performance (P4P), and the CDI responsibility under P4P, explained some pertinent coding guidelines, 2016 Official Coding Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, AHIMA/ACDIS practice brief for queries and compliance, and much more. I have no doubt in my mind that this book is a concise but a comprehensive tool and reference that anyone involved in CDI should always have at his/her side. The Author Anthony O Nkwuaku, RN, PHN, MSN, CPHQ, CCDS is very knowledgeable and experienced as a clinician, clinical instructor, and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist.

Author : Richard D Pinson, MD, Facp, CCS,Cynthia L Tang, Rhia, CCS
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 155645290X

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The 2015 CDI Pocket Guide by Richard D Pinson, MD, Facp, CCS,Cynthia L Tang, Rhia, CCS Pdf

The 2015 CDI Pocket Guide Richard D. Pinson, MD, CCS Cynthia L. Tang, RHIA, CCS "The"" 2015 CDI Pocket Guide" helps you take clinical findings and dig deeper, and look for additional details--such as medications and other conditions--to develop the most accurate picture of the patient's condition. Authors Richard D. Pinson, MD, FACP, CCS, and Cynthia L. Tang, RHIA, CCS, draw on more than fifty years' cumulative experience and provide the clinical coding authority to strengthen patient care quality and resource utilization, and improve compliance and reimbursement. The new 2015 edition of our popular CDI best-seller includes critical new updates from the 2015 IPPS Final Rule, and additional ICD-10 documentation tips to ensure you are ready for the national October 1, 2015 compliance deadline. New to this year is additional information on Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) and how CDI specialists can incorporate VBP initiatives into their health record reviews. What's new in this edition: Addition of pediatric clinical indicators and diagnostic criteria New Key References for Shock, Neoplasms, Pneumothorax, Functional Quadriplegia, Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma, Intellectual Disability, and more Standardized Key References format for each clinical topic: Definition, Diagnostic Criteria, Treatment, References, Challenges, and ICD-10 Content expansion of "MCC/CC" section to "Comorbid Conditions" that includes secondary diagnoses with a high impact focus for MS-DRG and APR-DRG, quality, and CMS Pay for Performance outcome metrics Strategies for integrating CMS Pay for Performance initiatives into your CDI program Expanded Reference citations of medical literature and other authoritative sources to support diagnostic definitions and criteria Exclusive web-based resource center with detailed supplemental information and updates for all "CDI Pocket Guide" customers Expanded and updated ICD-10 tips and strategies What's Inside A portable, tabbed, and easy reference to keep DRGs and diagnoses at your finger tips The latest coding guidelines and relative weights so you don't report inaccurate codes Newly formatted and expanded "DRG Tips" section that includes DRGs with clinical and treatment indicators for alternate and optimal DRG assignment Strategically placed "ICD-10 Tips" to start getting additional specificity now, in advance of the Oct. 1, 2015 compliance deadline Clinical indicators to help identify documentation opportunities and formulate an appropriate query to the physician 2015 DRG table with relative weights, GMLOS, and transfer DRG indicator Bulk Orders Earn special discounts when you buy multiple copies of The 2014 CDI Pocket Guide. Be sure every member of your team has this valuable guide. Call 800-650-6787 to learn more. Testimonials "My "CDI Pocket Guide" is an invaluable tool! I reference it daily in my reviews, writing queries and educating physicians regarding documentation opportunities. I would be lost without it!" --Norma B., Clinical Documentation Specialist, Bay Medical Center ""The CDI Pocket Guide" is a practical, portable reference that the CDS can carry in his/her pocket and easily reference while reviewing the record on the Patient Care unit versus having to carry cumbersome ICD Coding books to the units with "stickies" and notes throughout the coding books." --Cindy Z., Corporate HIM Director, Yale New Haven Hospital

Author : Laurie L. Prescott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-23
Category : Clinical medicine
ISBN : 1556452837

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The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Complete Training Guide by Laurie L. Prescott Pdf

Your new CDI specialist starts in a few weeks. They have the right background to do the job, but need orientation, training, and help understanding the core skills every new CDI needs. Don't spend time creating training materials from scratch. ACDIS' acclaimed CDI Boot Camp instructors have created The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Complete Training Guide to serve as a bridge between your new CDI specialists' first day on the job and their first effective steps reviewing records. The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Complete Training Guide is the perfect resource for CDI program managers to help new CDI professionals understand their roles and responsibilities. It will get your staff trained faster and working quicker. This training guide provides: An introduction for managers, with suggestions for training staff and guidance for manual use Sample training timelines Test-your-knowledge questions to reinforce key concepts Case study examples to illustrate essential CDI elements Documentation challenges associated with common diagnoses such as sepsis, pneumonia, and COPD Sample policies and procedures

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1683082079

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Acdis Answers by Anonim Pdf

ACDIS Answers: Clinical Documentation Improvement FAQs ACDIS Answers: Clinical Documentation Improvement FAQs is a quick reference guide for the most common questions faced by CDI specialists. Organized by Major Diagnostic Categories and broken down into specific topics of concern, ACDIS Answers provides information not only on documentation needs but also on issues related to the CDI profession. This compendium of commonly asked CDI questions is an essential reference book and office companion, valuable for new CDI specialists as well as those experienced in concurrent medical record review. Whether you're wondering about sequencing guidelines, staff productivity, escalation policies, diabetes coding, or documentation requirements for acute kidney injury, ACDIS Answers provides quick, easily understandable information from respected experts in CDI, including ACDIS' own Boot Camp instructors and Advisory Board members.

Author : Trey La Charité
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2020-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1645350223

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The Physician Advisor's Guide to Clinical Documentation Integrity, Second Edition by Trey La Charité Pdf

Physician advisors are not just needed for case management anymore. ICD-10-CM/PCS and the changing landscape of healthcare reimbursement make their input invaluable in the realm of CDI and coding, too. This book will help your physician advisors quickly understand the vital role they play and how they can not only help improve healthcare reimbursement but also reduce claims denials and improve the quality of care overall.

Author : Cynthia Brown
Publisher : Cynthia Brown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-03-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Coding Sepsis, Septicemia, SIRS, Severe Sepsis and Septic Shock by Cynthia Brown Pdf

CCHIS has created an ebook designed to assist healthcare professional in coding sepsis, septicemia, SIRS, severe sepsis and septic shock in both ICD 9 CM and ICD 10 CM. The ebook contains guidelines, pertinent subject matter, AHA Coding Clinic advice, sample coding cases with answers and much, much more. All in an easy to understand format for the beginner, intermediate, and expert coding professional.

Author : Cynthia Tang,Richard Pinson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 173345943X

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2021 CDI Pocket Guide by Cynthia Tang,Richard Pinson Pdf

Author : Colleen Garry
Publisher : Hcpro Incorporated
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-14
Category : MEDICAL
ISBN : 1615690115

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Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Handbook by Colleen Garry Pdf

Improving documentation is no easy task CDI professionals have never had one easy-to-read, inclusive reference to help them implement a CDI program, understand the fundamentals of ICD-9-CM coding, query physicians, and encourage interdepartmental communication. In theory, physicians should document their entire thought process, including ruling conditions in and out. But it's not that simple, and in light of MS-DRGs, it requires significant physician education and retraining. You need a blueprint for success.. Your blueprint has arrived! At last, here is a guide for CDI specialists. The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Handbook is your essential partner for creating a CDI program, staffing your program, querying physicians, and understanding how documentation affects code selection and data quality As a CDI specialist you need answers now In light of Medicare Severity DRGs (MS-DRG), detailed documentation and accurate capture of complications and comorbidities (CCs) has made the CDI specialist's role more important and more demanding than ever. This handbook will enhance your ability to gather the right information the first time--and every time Author Colleen Garry, RN, BS, has compiled case studies that document best practices and reference several different CDI models so that you can select the one that's right for your hospital's CDI success. In addition, you'll be privy to an executive summary of HCPro's exclusive CDI survey that solicited more than 800 responses. Learn how other hospitals are handling CDI and choosing the model that works best for them. * work with physicians to obtain detailed, appropriate documentation * maintain compliance when performing physician queries * convey return on investment for a CDI program Customizable CD-ROM included Your copy of The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Handbook includes a CD-ROM loaded with all of the working tools you'll find in the book. Among them