Risk model changes and CDI, Part 2

This episode of our award-winning podcast continues examining the impact of risk adjustment models and methodologies. Knowing the models and their updates is crucial to full reimbursement for the patient’s care.

 

Moderator:
Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Senior Principal, Clinical Operations and Quality
Vizient

 

Guest:
Jim Tamburini, BS, RHIT, CCS, CCS-P, CDIP
Senior Consulting Director, Clinical Documentation Improvement and Coding
Vizient

 

Show Notes:

[00:47] Variables and POA

[03:03] Heart failure

[04:00] Changes in the COVID model and pediatric COVID model

[04:57] Document completely; MEAT (monitor, evaluate, assess, and treat)

[06:28] Clearly delineate POA conditions from conditions acquired after admission

[07:01] The Problem List

 

Links | Resources:

To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com

Jim’s email: james.tamburini@vizientinc.com

Vizient clinical documentation improvement site: Click here

 

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