Which of the following should an organization consider when developing a query retention policy and procedure?
A modifier may be used in CPT and/or HCPCS codes to indicate
Combination codes are used to classify two diagnoses, a diagnosis with a manifestation, or a diagnosis
The clinical documentation integrity practitioner (CDIP) is reviewing tracking data and has noted physician responses are not captured in the medical chart. What can be done to improve this process?
Review the following query to determine if it is compliant:Dr. Jones, this patient had a sodium level of 126 on admission and was started on a 0.9% saline IV. Can you indicate what condition is being treated?_______Dehydration_______Hyponatremia_______Hypernatremia_______Chronic kidney disease (indicate stage) ______________Other (please specify) _______
An increase in claim denials has prompted a clinical documentation integrity (CDI) manager to engage the CDI physician advisor/champion in an effort to avoid future denials. How does this strategy impact the goal?
