Developing an Outpatient CDI Program, April Martin (1TT)


Speaker

April Martin, DBA, RHIA, CHPS, CHDA, CCS, CDIP, CRC, CPHIMS, CMT

Session Description

Attendees will learn of the components necessary for a successful outpatient (OP) CDI program and the important role that understanding risk-adjustment coding and hierarchical condition category (HCC) coding play. Our presenter will share Southeast’s experience with development of their OP CDI program.

Learning Objectives

1.  Understand the components of an OP CDI program.

2.  Identify the seven criteria of high-quality documentation.

3.  Recognize when to query a provider.

4.  Acquire information on how to start an OP CDI program.