News & Analysis

A home health CDI primer

November 25, 2020
HIM Briefings

A formal CDI program can address many of the challenges home health agencies face, but knowing how to start one isn’t easy. Consider these tips to create a focused home health CDI program.

Q&A: Reviewing CC/MCC capture

November 16, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: What are the benefits to having coders review charts for appropriate capture of complications and comorbidities (CC) and major CCs (MCC)?

Q&A: Interpreting case-mix index

November 2, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: How does case-mix index (CMI) impact hospital finances? What should revenue integrity staff look for when conducting CMI analyses?

Understanding COVID-19-related kidney injury for record reviews

October 21, 2020
HIM Briefings

Approximately 30% of patients with COVID-19 have acute kidney injury. Apply critical thinking to record reviews to ensure nothing is missed.

Q&A: Chart audit focus areas

October 19, 2020
Medicare Web

Q: What topics should routine chart audits focus on?

Clear up clinical criteria, reporting for ischemic strokes and tPA administration

October 14, 2020
HIM Briefings

Ischemic strokes are complex and all too frequent. Review clinical criteria and ICD-10-CM reporting regularly for this diagnosis to ensure accurate coding and reimbursement.

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