When looking into the general overview of a CDI specialist’s responsibilities, it is important for new specialists to understand the basics of coding, querying, and physician education. Use these strategies to brush up on the CDI essentials.
Chapter 19 of ICD-10-CM includes codes for various types of injuries, poisonings, and other consequences of external causes. Review integumentary anatomy and ICD-10-CM coding for burns and superficial injuries.
Under certain circumstances, a service or procedure may be partially reduced or eliminated at the discretion of the physician. Read up on the correct application of hospital modifiers -52, -73, and -74 for reduced and discontinued procedural services.
The 2022 ICD-10-CM manual includes new codes for thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA)—a rare clinical syndrome defined by the presence of hemolytic anemia, organ dysfunction, and low platelets. Read up on TMA pathophysiology and diagnosis coding.
Risk adjusted payment methodologies in outpatient settings call for a different CDI approach. Learn how one organization conducts risk adjustment outpatient CDI reviews to support correct coding and documentation.
Tracking denials data as a key performance indicator (KPI) can help identify gaps in provider documentation and create meaningful physician education. Learn how to leverage coding and CDI staff in tracking and managing denials data.
