The Complete Guide to CDI Management Author:HCPro a division of BLR, Cheryl Ericson MS RN CCDS CDIP, Stephanie Hawley RN BSN ACM, Anny Pang Yuen RHIA CCS CCDS CDIP Managing a CDI department can be a daunting task for new and seasoned managers alike. The Complete Guide to CDI Management provides CDI program managers and directors with insight into the most common issues associated with implementing, staffing, running, and growing a CDI department. The book also covers core skills such as auditing and metric... more »s, and it provides strategies for overcoming challenges related to electronic records, changing regulatory landscapes, and resource limitations. The Complete Guide to CDI Management incorporates the deep expertise of multiple authors with varied backgrounds who have come together to share their firsthand knowledge. From reporting structures and productivity measurement to defining a mission and physician engagement, this definitive resource addresses the wide array of issues facing CDI managers and directors in today's hospital environment. Table of Contents About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1: An Introduction to CDI for the New Manager
History of Coded Data
The Medical Coder
The Prospective Payment System
Adding Severity Into the DRG Methodology
CDI Basics
Summary Chapter 2: Growing a CDI Department
The Traditional Role of CDI
CDI Review Population
Principal Diagnosis Assignment
Types of DRG Reviews
Quality Focus
Summary Chapter 3: Developing Relationships
Sharing the Mission
Physician Engagement
Obstacles to Developing a Physician Relationship
Leveraging Queries as an Educational Tool
The Art of Clinical Validation
The Query Format
Query Templates
Fostering a Relationship With Coding
Networking
Summary Chapter 4: Department Structures and Staffing Expectations
Department Structures
Staffing/Hiring
Physician Advisor
Creating a Career Ladder
Continuing Education
CDI Department Meetings
Evaluations
Credentialing
Initialing vs. Revitalizing
Summary Chapter 5: Demonstrating the Return on Investment
Measuring Success
Productivity and Sample Metrics
Summary Chapter 6: Challenges and How to Overcome Them