WHAT ATTENDEES ARE SAYING...

“April is an exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging presenter!” – Patt King, CHDS, AHDI-F

“It was so affirming that the world I live in with coding (HCCs, MEAT/TAMPER and prospective/concurrent/retrospective record review) truly integrates with ourhealthcare documentation industry and is being recognized as necessary knowledge within AHDI.” – Kat King, ASHI, AHDI-F

Title: How to Restore Integrity in Clinical Documentation

Presenter: April Martin, DBA, RHIA, CHPS, CHDA, CCS, CDIP, FAHIMA, FACHE, CRC, CPCO, CPB, CIC, CANPC, CMT, CRCR

Credit: 1 Technology & Tools

Session Description: This session will describe the tenets of clinical documentation integrity, including who are excellent candidates to perform such reviews, what CDI means, where new programs should focus, and why there is such a need to perform these reviews. We’ll also explore how to use some CDI tools.

Learning Objectives
1. Recognize who are excellent candidates to perform CDI reviews.
2. Understand what CDI means.
3. Identify areas to focus CDI efforts.
4. Understand why CDI is critical to excellent patient outcomes.
5. Explore the tools of MEAT and TAMPER in the role of CDI.

Bio: Dr. Martin is the Director of Revenue Integrity and Health Information Management for Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, MO. She holds a doctorate in business administration, a master's in strategic leadership, and a bachelor's in health information administration. She has worked in the health information profession for greater than 25 years in various roles and holds several industry credentials. She is currently serving on the AHIMA Council for Excellence in Education, is a "big" with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and is an Avon lady. In her free time, she enjoys making blankets, reading, bicycling, and anything that involves spending time with her husband, kids, grandkids, or Siberian Husky, Zeus!

Recording Origination Date: February 22, 2023