Enhancing CDI interrelationships: the importance of a de-siloed approach, Part 1

Counteracting errors in clinical documentation can improve care for the patient and reimbursement for the health care organization by giving a true picture of the care offered. On this episode, we discuss how improving relationships with hospital staff, particularly clinical staff, can bring improvement in documentation.

 

Moderator:

Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM

Senior Principal, Clinical Operations and Quality

Vizient

 

Guest:

Amber Sterling, RN, BSN, CCDS

Senior Consultant, Clinical Documentation Improvement

Vizient

 

Show Notes:

[01:31] Importance of working with other departments – silos have increased

[03:08] Working with the quality department

[04:23] Working with clinical teams

[05:53] Effect on revenue cycle

[06:48] Inadequate reimbursement and denial trends

 

Links | Resources:

To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com

Amber’s email: amber.sterling@vizientinc.com

Vizient clinical documentation improvement site: Click here

 

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