on April 20, 2012 |
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Topics: Coding, Revenue Cycle, Finance, Internal Audits and Reconciliation, Clinical Documentation, Information Technology
Anna Yakovenko
Pressure on hospital margins, the need for increased revenue capture, and documentation complexities of ICD-10 (both in specificity and scope) all require a continued focus on clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs.
Our research has found that the strongest CDI programs have, among other qualities, robust tracking and accountability mechanisms in place, as well as a focus on driving accurate DRG assignments to reduce denials and increase revenue.
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Clinical documentation programs: Resolving discrepancies through automation and collaboration
