Over the past fifteen years, there has been an increased focus on clinical documentation and provider inquiries in the outpatient (OP) healthcare setting. There are
The respiratory system oversees the gas exchanges that occur between the blood, tissue cells and the lungs. There are times when an individual will develop
Written policies and procedures (P&P) are an essential part of any business, operation, department, and job function. Promoting consistency and continuity are some of the
Reviews of medical coding and CDI practices can often reveal gaps in the latest trends for specific types of records, shedding light on areas where
While writing policies and procedures often seem to be time-consuming and a challenge, they have many positive benefits that cannot be overlooked. For Clinical Documentation
Within Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) and clinical Coding we have verbal, written and electronic documentation clarifications or querying. A key component of the clinical documentation
The words “Hierarchical Condition Categories” or HCCs can conquer up some anxiety for HIM Coding, and Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) professionals, even for Revenue Cycle
Outpatient Clinical Documentation Improvement/Integrity is gaining more and more attention. Having a successful program involves preparation, planning and executive. As we discussed in Part I
There are several cardiovascular diseases that contribute to death in the United States and also are the leading cause of death. According to the Centers
With more and more patient services moving to the outpatient setting we need to be ready and prepared for the implementation of an outpatient (OP)
Clinical documentation quality plays a pivotal role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality patient care. This is especially true when it comes
Social Determinants of Health (known as SDOH) were first defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as: the conditions in which people
Behavioral health facilities play a crucial role in providing mental health and substance use services to individuals in need. However, one of
Since the year 2000, there has been an increasing focus on quality and outcomes in healthcare, particularly in acute care hospitals. The
Since 1986, MRA has been providing high-quality services to hospitals and healthcare providers across the United States.
