
Key Components of a Successful Outpatient CDI Program
As prolific changes happen across the healthcare revenue cycle, many organizations and providers are recognizing the benefits of clinical documentation integrity (CDI). Recent changes in reimbursement methodologies such as HCCs and quality of care measures have led to an increased focus on outpatient CDI. Usually, outpatient CDI includes reviewing encounters in: Emergency Department (ED) Acute Care Ambulatory Clinics Observation Physician Office Clinics It’s a very broad definition that can consist of any CDI efforts not associated with an inpatient encounter. There are many factors to consider when implementing or upgrading a program. Let’s talk about a few of the important