Q: We are looking more closely at the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) definitions of admission type, specifically urgent versus elective. We have received several inquiries from the care teams to update cases from elective to urgent; however, when we look at the timeline...Read More »
Q: We have a process on the inpatient side of our CDI program to only place three queries on a chart to avoid query fatigue. How do you manage the number of queries/alerts to a primary care provider in the ambulatory space? There may be 10–15 hierarchical condition categories (HCC) that need to...Read More »
New data from the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) indicates that physician compensation has rebounded in most areas after the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, physicians on average reported compensation levels in line with pre-pandemic data or higher,...Read More »
Physician engagement ranks as one of the top challenges ACDIS members face, according to ACDIS’ annual membership survey. Industry surveys have showed a promising upward trajectory concerning physician engagement, but the pandemic certainly was a setback to this...Read More »
We do many queries for malnutrition and are looking for a better way to get this essential diagnosis into the medical record without a query. I understand that some organizations have the dietitian document it and the provider attest to the diagnosis. Is that acceptable practice? Our thought is...Read More »
In giving choices for responses, our query templates include “other (please specify)” and “unable to determine.” We get many responses of “unable to determine.” How do you interpret the AHIMA/ACDIS Guidelines for Achieving Compliant Query Practices brief with just using “other” in query choice...Read More »
by Deanne Wilk, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS
The ability for CDI programs to evolve is especially relevant today due to the impact of the pandemic. CDI programs must have a strong focus on quality and revenue, and include an approach that is more holistic and has a larger-...Read More »
