Clinical Documentation Improvement For Children's Hospitals

With so many advances in healthcare since 1979, it seems like it is about time for an update in clinical coding. With ICD-10 approaching, codes will soon seek greater specificity. ICD-10 will introduce numerous new codes, but they are welcomed in the scope of how we approach health care in the 21st century. Many healthcare organizations are seeking to improve their documentation heading into the future to increase quality and improve in other areas.

Greater attention to detail is key with coding. Communication is vital for success. By having all team members on the same page, employees can maintain accuracy and quality. When all of those involved see the benefits of pediatric CDI, they can begin to improve across the board. DCBA helps children’s hospitals with clinical documentation improvement strategies. By tailoring their approach to each client, they are able to find the correct solutions to produce your desired end result. DCBA provides educational and online resources to help pediatric hospitals documentation staff excel in documentation.

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How To Code SIRS Caused By Influenza

SIRS can be a difficult condition to code appropriately. With the shift to ICD-10, specialists may have difficulties with correctly documenting information. Join the latest discussion on CDiTalk and find out how to handle this condition. Also, stay in touch with the industry with DCBA's CDI Newsletter, available for free. Sign up today!

Coding Spinal Cord Compression

Coding Spinal Cord Compression correctly can be difficult. Join the discussion at CDItalk and share your insights or find out more on how to properly code. Be sure to join the CDI newsletter as well to stay in touch with what is going on in the world of CDI. The newsletter is free and provides valuable information each and every month. Join today by simply submitting your email address http://www.dcbainc.com/cdi-newsletter/

ICD-10 Terms Clarifiation

ICD-10 is bringing along a host of new terms with it. Some of these terms may be unfamiliar, even for experienced coders. Check out this discussion to get clarification on some of these http://www.cditalk.com/threads/549-ICD-10-Devices-Clarification

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Clinical Documentation Issue Coding POA

POA dilemmas can puzzle coders from time to time, creating frustration and uncertainty. Join the latest real time discussion on CDItalk. Stay up to date on the latest happenings with the CDI newsletter http://www.dcbainc.com/cdi-newsletter/.

Coding For Sjogren's Syndrome

With the shift to ICD-10 ahead, new coding measures must be taken in order to accurately convey information. Sjogren's Syndrome for example often follows some connective tissue disorders, such as RA, lupus, dermatomyositis and scleroderma. This disorder can be difficult to code properly and has recently come up in an interactive CDI discussion. Join the discussion today and share your insights and experience or ask a new question. CDItalk is a great place to find information and keep up with the industry.