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NEW QUESTION # 66
A patient falls off a ladder and undergoes a right femur procedure. Three weeks later, the patient returns to the hospital for removal of the external fixation device. The ICD-10-CM 7th character code value should indicate
- A. initial
- B. subsequent
- C. sequela
- D. aftercare
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The ICD-10-CM 7th character code value should indicate aftercare for a patient who falls off a ladder and undergoes a right femur procedure, and then returns to the hospital for removal of the external fixation device.
Aftercare codes are used to capture encounters for follow-up care after completed treatment of an injury or condition, such as removal of external fixation devices, casts, or pins. Aftercare codes are not used for subsequent encounters for complications or infections related to the injury or condition5 References: 1:
https://www.ahima.org/media/owmhxbv1/cdip_contentoutline_2023_final.pdf 5:
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NEW QUESTION # 67
The most beneficial step to identify post-discharge query opportunities that affect severity of illness, risk of mortality and case weight is to
- A. watch for reportable conditions or conditions that are unambiguous or otherwise complete
- B. look for documented conditions that have well supported accompanying clinical criteria
- C. identify normal diagnostic test results that may indicate a possible addition of a secondary diagnosis
- D. determine if only the treatment is documented and there is no diagnosis documented
Answer: D
NEW QUESTION # 68
A 77-year-old male with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted as an inpatient with severe shortness of breath. The patient is placed on oxygen at 2 liters per minute via nasal cannula. History reveals that the patient is on oxygen nightly at home. CXR is unremarkable. The most compliant query is
- A. Patient has COPD and is on oxygen every night at home and has been on continuous oxygen since admission. Based on these indications, please document chronic respiratory failure, acute respiratory failure, acute on chronic respiratory failure.
- B. Patient has COPD and is on oxygen every night at home and has been on continuous oxygen since admission, please document chronic respiratory failure, hypoxia, acute on chronic respiratory failure.
- C. Patient has COPD, and is on nocturnal oxygen at home and is on continuous oxygen since admission.
Please indicate if you are treating one of these diagnoses: chronic respiratory failure, acute respiratory failure, acute on chronic respiratory failure, unable to determine, other. - D. Patient has COPD, and is on nocturnal oxygen at home and is on continuous oxygen since admission.
Please order further tests so the patient's severity of illness can be captured with the most accurate coding assignment.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the AHIMA/ACDIS Query Practice Brief, a compliant query should provide multiple choice answer options that are supported by clinical indicators and include a non-leading query statement1. Option C meets these criteria, as it provides a list of possible diagnoses that are relevant to the patient's condition and asks the provider to indicate which one they are treating. Option C also does not imply or suggest a preferred answer or outcome, and allows the provider to choose unable to determine or other if none of the listed options apply. Option A is not compliant, as it does not provide any answer options and implies that the provider should order more tests to capture a higher severity of illness. Option B is not compliant, as it provides only one answer option and suggests that the provider should document it based on the clinical indicators. Option D is not compliant, as it provides only one answer option and implies that the provider should document it based on the indications. References:
Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2019 Update) - AHIMA
NEW QUESTION # 69
A clinical documentation integrity practitioner (CDIP) is looking for clarity on whether a diagnosis has been
"ruled in" or "ruled out". Which type of query is the best option?
- A. None
- B. Yes/No
- C. Open-ended
- D. Multiple-choice
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
An open-ended query is a type of query that allows the provider to respond with free text, rather than choosing from a list of options or answering yes or no. An open-ended query is appropriate when the CDIP is looking for clarity on whether a diagnosis has been "ruled in" or "ruled out", because it allows the provider to document the final diagnosis or impression based on the clinical evidence and reasoning. An open-ended query also avoids leading or suggesting a specific diagnosis to the provider, which could compromise the integrity and validity of the documentation. (Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2019 Update) - AHIMA1) References:
Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2019 Update) - AHIMA1
NEW QUESTION # 70
A noncompliant query includes querying the provider regarding
- A. morbid obesity due to BMI of 40.9 documented on the history and physical
- B. gram-negative pneumonia on every pneumonia case, regardless of documented clinical indicators
- C. acute blood loss anemia due to low hemoglobin treated with iron supplements
- D. sepsis that was present on admission because sepsis was only documented in the discharge summary
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
A noncompliant query includes querying the provider regarding gram-negative pneumonia on every pneumonia case, regardless of documented clinical indicators because it may lead to over-specification of a diagnosis that is not supported by the health record. A compliant query should be based on the clinical evidence and documentation in the record, and should not suggest or imply a diagnosis that is not clinically relevant or plausible. A query should also not be driven by reimbursement or coding factors, but by the need to improve the quality and accuracy of documentation. (CDIP Exam Preparation Guide) References:
CDIP Exam Content Outline1
CDIP Exam Preparation Guide2
Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2019 Update)3
NEW QUESTION # 71
Combination codes are used to classify two diagnoses, a diagnosis with a manifestation, or a diagnosis
- A. with a sequelae or late effect
- B. with an associated complication
- C. with an associated procedure
- D. that is an integral part of a disease process
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
Combination codes are used to classify two diagnoses, a diagnosis with a manifestation, or a diagnosis with an associated complication. A complication is a condition that arises during the hospital stay that prolongs the length of stay by at least one day in approximately 75 percent of cases1. Complications may affect payment and severity of illness and risk of mortality classifications. Examples of combination codes that include a diagnosis with an associated complication are:
I50.23 Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
K57.21 Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess with bleeding O34.211 Maternal care for incompetent cervix with cerclage, first trimester A diagnosis that is an integral part of a disease process is not a valid option for combination codes, because it does not represent a separate or additional condition that needs to be coded. For example, chest pain is an integral part of acute myocardial infarction and does not require a separate code.
A diagnosis with an associated procedure is not a valid option for combination codes, because procedures are coded separately from diagnoses using ICD-10-PCS codes. For example, appendicitis with appendectomy is not a combination code, but rather two codes: one for the diagnosis (K35.80 Acute appendicitis without perforation or gangrene) and one for the procedure (0DTJ4ZZ Resection of appendix, percutaneous endoscopic approach).
A diagnosis with a sequelae or late effect is not a valid option for combination codes, because sequelae or late effects are coded separately from the original condition using the appropriate code from category B90-B94 Sequelae of infectious and parasitic diseases or category I69 Sequelae of cerebrovascular disease, followed by the code for the specific condition2. For example, hemiplegia following cerebral infarction is not a combination code, but rather two codes: one for the sequelae (I69.351 Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side) and one for the original condition (I63.9 Cerebral infarction, unspecified).
References:
CDIP Exam Preparation Guide, 2021 Edition. AHIMA Press. ISBN: 9781584268530 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2022 Identifying ICD-10 Combination Codes - Outsource Strategies International
NEW QUESTION # 72
The provider was queried because the patient met clinical criteria for acute hypoxic respiratory failure. The response to the query was different than what was expected by the clinical documentation integrity practitioner (CDIP). What should the CDIP do?
- A. Record the query response as disagreed
- B. Revise the query and send it back to the provider
- C. Implement the department's escalation process
- D. Have a different CDIP query the provider
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
If the provider's response to the query is different than what was expected by the CDIP, the CDIP should implement the department's escalation process to ensure the validity and accuracy of the documentation and the coded data. The escalation process is a standardized procedure that involves a manager, committee, or other supervisory position to review and assess the query and the response, and to determine the appropriate next steps. The escalation process may include contacting the provider for clarification, education, or feedback; consulting with a physician advisor/champion or a coding auditor; or reporting the issue to a higher authority or regulatory body. The escalation process should be documented and communicated clearly and respectfully to all parties involved.
A: Record the query response as disagreed. This is not a sufficient action to take if the provider's response to the query is different than what was expected by the CDIP. Recording the query response as disagreed may indicate a lack of agreement or consensus between the CDIP and the provider, but it does not address the underlying issue of documentation validity or accuracy. It may also create a negative impression or relationship between the CDIP and the provider.
B: Have a different CDI query the provider. This is not an appropriate action to take if the provider's response to the query is different than what was expected by the CDIP. Having a different CDI query the provider may create confusion, inconsistency, or redundancy in the query process. It may also undermine the credibility or authority of the original CDI who queried the provider.
C: Revise the query and send it back to the provider. This is not a recommended action to take if the provider's response to the query is different than what was expected by the CDIP. Revising the query and sending it back to the provider may imply that the CDI is dissatisfied or disagreeing with the provider's response, which may be perceived as disrespectful or confrontational. It may also suggest that the CDI is trying to influence or coerce the provider to change their response, which may compromise the integrity and compliance of the query process.
References:
CDIP Exam Preparation Guide, 2021 Edition. AHIMA Press. ISBN: 9781584268530 Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice-2022 Update | ACDIS Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2019 Update) - AHIMA The Provider Query Toolkit: A Guide to Compliant Practices
NEW QUESTION # 73
A 45-year-old female is admitted after sustaining a femur fracture. Orthopedics is consulted and performs an open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) of the femur without complication. Nursing documents the patient has a body mass index of 42 kg/m2. The clinical documentation integrity practitioner (CDIP) determines a query is needed to capture a diagnosis associated with the body mass index so it can be reported. Which of the following is the MOST compliant query based on the most recent AHIIMA/ACDIS query practice brief?
- A. Nursing documents the BMI is 42 kg/m2. Please consider if any of the following diagnoses should be added to the health record to support this finding: morbid obesity; obesity; other diagnosis (please state)
- B. Nursing documents the BMI is 42 kg/m2. To increase the severity of illness and risk of mortality, please add 'morbid obesity with BMI 42 kg/m2' to your next progress note.
- C. Nursing documents the BMI is 42 kg/m2. In order to capture a co-morbid condition (CC) to increase reimbursement, please add 'morbid obesity with BMI 42 kg/m2' to your next progress note.
- D. Nursing documents the BMI is 42 kg/m2. Can you please clarify if the patient's morbid obesity was present on admission and add the diagnosis to future progress notes?
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
This is the most compliant query based on the most recent AHIMA/ACDIS query practice brief because it is non-leading, non-suggestive, and provides multiple options for the physician to choose from. It also does not imply any financial or quality implications for adding a diagnosis associated with the BMI.
References: AHIMA/ACDIS. "Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2019 Update)." Journal of AHIMA 90, no. 2 (February 2019): 20-29.
NEW QUESTION # 74
A clinical documentation integrity practitioner (CDIP) hired by an internal medicine clinic is creating policies governing written queries. What is an AHIMA best practice for these policies?
- A. Non-responses to written queries are grounds for discipline
- B. Queries for illegible chart notes are unnecessary
- C. Primary care physicians must answer written queries
- D. Queries are limited to non-leading questions
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the AHIMA best practice for written queries, queries should be limited to non-leading questions that do not imply a specific answer or diagnosis, but rather ask for the provider's opinion based on their clinical judgment and the evidence in the health record. Non-leading questions help to ensure that the query is compliant, objective, and respectful of the provider's authority and autonomy. Leading questions, on the other hand, may introduce bias, influence the provider's response, or compromise the integrity of the documentation and coding. For example, a non-leading query for a patient with chest pain would be: "What is the etiology of the chest pain?" A leading query would be: "Is the chest pain due to acute myocardial infarction?" References:
CDIP Exam Content Outline (https://www.ahima.org/media/1z0x0x1a/cdip-exam-content-outline.pdf) Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice-2022 Update1
NEW QUESTION # 75
Which of the following criteria for clinical documentation means the content of the record is trustworthy, safe, and yielding the same result when repeated?
- A. Precise
- B. Reliable
- C. Complete
- D. Legible
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
According to AHIMA, clinical documentation is at the core of every patient encounter and it must be meaningful to accurately reflect the patient's disease burden and scope of services provided. In order to be meaningful, the documentation must be clear, consistent, complete, precise, reliable, timely, and legible1. Reliability is one of the criteria for clinical documentation that means the content of the record is trustworthy, safe, and yielding the same result when repeated1. Reliability ensures that the documentation is consistent with the clinical evidence and reasoning, and that it can be verified by other sources or methods. Reliability also implies that the documentation is free from errors, omissions, contradictions, or ambiguities that could compromise its validity or usefulness1.
References:
Clinical Documentation Integrity Education & Training | AHIMA1
NEW QUESTION # 76
A hospital noticed a 30% denial rate in Medicare claims due to lack of clinical documentation, placing the hospital at risk of multiple Medicare violations. What step should the clinical documentation integrity (CDI) manager take to help avoid future Medicare violations?
Collaborate with physician advisor/champion and revenue cycle manager
Instruct the billing department to write off claims with insufficient documentation
- A. Assign pre-billing claim review duties to physicians
- B. Prevent submission of claims for improper documentation
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The step that the clinical documentation integrity (CDI) manager should take to help avoid future Medicare violations is to collaborate with physician advisor/champion and revenue cycle manager. The physician advisor/champion can help with educating and engaging the physicians on the importance and impact of clinical documentation on coding, reimbursement, quality measures, compliance, and patient care. The revenue cycle manager can help with analyzing and monitoring the denial trends and patterns, identifying and resolving the root causes of denials, implementing corrective actions and preventive measures, and ensuring timely and accurate claim submission and appeal processes. References: :
https://www.ahima.org/media/owmhxbv1/cdip_contentoutline_2023_final.pdf :
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NEW QUESTION # 77
The clinical documentation integrity (CDI) team in a hospital is initiating a project to change the unacceptable documentation behaviors of some physicians. What strategy should be part of a project aimed at improving these behaviors?
- A. Encourage physician-nurse cooperation
- B. Add a physician advisor/champion to the CDI team
- C. Expand use of coding queries by CDI team
- D. Alter the physician documentation requirements
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
A strategy that should be part of a project aimed at improving the unacceptable documentation behaviors of some physicians is to add a physician advisor/champion to the CDI team. A physician advisor/champion is a physician leader who supports and advocates for the CDI program, educates and mentors other physicians on documentation best practices, resolves conflicts and barriers, and provides feedback and recognition to physicians who improve their documentation. A physician advisor/champion can help change the documentation behaviors of some physicians by using peer influence, credibility, and authority to motivate them to comply with the CDI program goals and standards. A physician advisor/champion can also help bridge the gap between the CDI team and the physicians, and foster a culture of collaboration and quality improvement 23.
References: 1: AHIMA CDIP Exam Prep, Fourth Edition, p. 136 4 2: The Role of Physician Advisors in Clinical Documentation Improvement Programs 5 3: Physician Advisor: The Key to Clinical Documentation Improvement Success
NEW QUESTION # 78
Several physicians at a local hospital are having difficulty providing adequate documentation on patients admitted with a diagnosis of pneumonia with or without clinical indications of gram-negative pneumonia. Subsequently, clinical documentation integrity practitioners (CDIPs) are altering health records. Which policy and procedure should be developed to ensure compliant practice?
- A. Professional ethical standards
- B. Quality improvement standards
- C. Performance standards
- D. Accreditation standards
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
A policy and procedure that should be developed to ensure compliant practice for CDIPs who are altering health records is professional ethical standards. Professional ethical standards are the principles and values that guide the conduct and decision-making of CDIPs in their role of ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of clinical documentation and coded data. According to the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding1 and the ACDIS Code of Ethics2, CDIPs should not alter health records without the consent or direction of the provider, as this may compromise the quality and validity of the documentation and coding, and may violate legal and regulatory requirements. CDIPs should also respect the confidentiality and security of health records, and report any unethical or fraudulent practices to the appropriate authority.
References:
CDIP Exam Content Outline (https://www.ahima.org/media/1z0x0x1a/cdip-exam-content-outline.pdf) AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding1 ACDIS Code of Ethics2
NEW QUESTION # 79
Which of the following committees should determine the chain of comnfand that will be used to manage physicians who are either unresponsive or uncooperative with the clinical documentation integrity (CDI) program?
- A. Oversight
- B. Compliance
- C. Operations
- D. Communications
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The oversight committee is responsible for establishing the policies, procedures, and guidelines for the CDI program, as well as monitoring its performance and outcomes. The oversight committee should include representatives from senior leadership, medical staff, coding, quality, compliance, and other relevant stakeholders. The oversight committee should determine the chain of command that will be used to manage physicians who are either unresponsive or uncooperative with the CDI program, as well as the consequences for non-compliance. The other committees are not directly involved in setting the chain of command or the disciplinary actions for the CDI program. The communications committee is responsible for facilitating the information flow and feedback among the CDI staff, providers, coders, and other departments. The operations committee is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities and functions of the CDI staff, such as staffing, training, productivity, and workflow. The compliance committee is responsible for ensuring that the CDI program adheres to the ethical and legal standards and regulations, such as query compliance, documentation integrity, and privacy and security.
NEW QUESTION # 80
Which of the following is an appropriate first step to address physicians with low query response rates?
- A. The physician receives a suspension until query responses are improved
- B. A meeting between the physician advisor/champion and the noncompliant physician
- C. An educational session between the clinical documentation integrity practitioner (CDIP) and physician
- D. The medical staff review the physician's noncompliance to consider sanctions
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
An appropriate first step to address physicians with low query response rates is an educational session between the clinical documentation integrity practitioner (CDIP) and physician because it provides an opportunity to explain the purpose and benefits of the query process, to identify and address any barriers or challenges to responding, and to offer feedback and guidance on how to improve query response rates. An educational session can also help to build rapport and trust between the CDIP and the physician, and to demonstrate respect and professionalism. (CDIP Exam Preparation Guide) References:
CDIP Exam Content Outline1
CDIP Exam Preparation Guide2
Understanding CDI Metrics3
NEW QUESTION # 81
A 56-year-old male patient complains of feeling fatigued, has nausea & vomiting, swelling in both legs.
Patient has history of chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage III,
coronary artery disease (CAD) & hypertension (HTN). He is on Lisinopril. Vital signs: BP 160/80, P 84, R 20, T 100.OF. Labs: WBC 11.5 with 76% segs, GFR 45. CXR showed slight left lower lobe haziness. Patient was admitted for acute kidney injury (AKI) with acute tubular necrosis (ATN). He was scheduled for hemodialysis the next day. Two days after admission patient started coughing, fever of 101.8F, CXR showed left lower lobe infiltrate, possible pneumonia. Attending physician documented that patient has pneumonia and ordered Rocephin IV. How should the clinical documentation integrity practitioner (CDIP) interact with the physician to clarify whether or not the pneumonia is a hospital-acquired condition (HAC)?
- A. Dr. Adair, in your clinical opinion, do you think that the patient's acute kidney injury with ATN exacerbated the patient's pneumonia?
- B. Dr. Adair, please indicate if the patient's pneumonia was present on admission (POA) based on the initial chest x-ray?
- C. No need to interact with the physician because it is obvious the pneumonia developed after admission, therefore, not present on admission.
- D. No need to query the physician because even if the pneumonia is considered a HAC and cannot be used as an MCC, ATN is also an MCC.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The clinical documentation integrity practitioner (CDIP) should interact with the physician to clarify whether or not the pneumonia is a hospital-acquired condition (HAC) by asking the physician to indicate if the pneumonia was present on admission (POA) based on the initial chest x-ray. This is because the POA status of a condition affects its coding, reporting, and reimbursement, and it is the responsibility of the physician to document the POA status of all diagnoses. The CDIP should not assume that the pneumonia developed after admission based on the timing of symptoms or treatment, as this may not reflect the true clinical picture. The CDIP should also not ask the physician about the causal relationship between the acute kidney injury and the pneumonia, as this is not relevant to the POA status. The CDIP should also not avoid querying the physician based on the presence of another MCC, as this may compromise the accuracy and completeness of documentation. (CDIP Exam Preparation Guide) References:
CDIP Exam Content Outline
CDIP Exam Preparation Guide
Present on Admission Reporting Guidelines
NEW QUESTION # 82
A patient is admitted due to pneumonia. On day 1, a sputum culture is positive for psuedomonas bacteria. If the physician is queried and agrees that the patient has pseudomonas pneumonia, this specificity would
- A. increase relative weight
- B. not increase relative weight
- C. not meet medical necessity
- D. meet medical necessity
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The specificity of pseudomonas pneumonia would increase the relative weight of the diagnosis-related group (DRG) for the patient's admission, which would affect the reimbursement for the hospital. Relative weight is a factor that reflects the average cost and resource use of a DRG compared to the average cost and resource use of all DRGs. The higher the relative weight, the higher the payment for the hospital. Pseudomonas pneumonia is classified as a major complication or comorbidity (MCC) in ICD-10-CM, which means that it significantly increases the severity of illness and risk of mortality of the patient. MCCs increase the relative weight of a DRG by assigning it to a higher-paying subclass within the same base DRG. For example, according to the CMS FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule1, the relative weight for DRG 193 (Simple pneumonia and pleurisy with MCC) is 1.4819, while the relative weight for DRG 195 (Simple pneumonia and pleurisy without MCC) is 0.7579. Therefore, if the patient is admitted due to pneumonia and has pseudomonas pneumonia as an MCC, the hospital would receive a higher payment than if the patient does not have an MCC.
References:
CDIP Exam Content Outline (https://www.ahima.org/media/1z0x0x1a/cdip-exam-content-outline.pdf) CMS FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule1
NEW QUESTION # 83
Which of the following indicates a noncompliant multiple-choice query? One that does NOT
- A. allow the provider to add their own response
- B. list options in alphabetical order
- C. include at least four options
- D. include the option of "unable to determine"
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
A noncompliant multiple-choice query is one that does not include at least four options because it may limit the provider's choice and suggest a preferred answer. A compliant multiple-choice query should include at least four options that are clinically significant, reasonable, and plausible based on the clinical indicators and documentation in the health record. The options should also be listed in alphabetical order to avoid any bias or preference. A compliant multiple-choice query should also allow the provider to add their own response if none of the options are appropriate, and include the option of "unable to determine" if the provider cannot make a definitive diagnosis based on the available information. (CDIP Exam Preparation Guide) References:
CDIP Exam Content Outline1
CDIP Exam Preparation Guide2
Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2019 Update)3
NEW QUESTION # 84
A hospital administrator has hired a clinical documentation integrity (CDI) firm to improve its revenue objectives. The physicians object to this action. How should the firm collaborate with physicians to overcome their objections?
- A. Create a vision statement that outlines the project objectives
- B. Identify an influential physician advisor/champion to promote support
- C. Communicate the benefits of the CDI firm about the project
- D. Hire a consultant to communicate the benefits to the physicians
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
A physician advisor/champion is a physician leader who supports and advocates for the CDI program and its objectives. A physician advisor/champion can help overcome the objections of other physicians by providing education, feedback, guidance, and mentorship on documentation best practices and their impact on revenue, quality, and patient care. A physician advisor/champion can also act as a liaison between the CDI firm and the medical staff, resolve conflicts or discrepancies in documentation, and foster a culture of collaboration and improvement. Physicians are more likely to trust and engage with their peers who understand their clinical perspective and challenges, rather than an external CDI firm that may be perceived as intrusive or disruptive.
A:Create a vision statement that outlines the project objectives. This is not sufficient to collaborate with physicians and overcome their objections. A vision statement is a general statement that describes the desired outcome of the project, but it does not address the specific concerns or questions that physicians may have about the CDI firm's role, methods, or benefits.
B:Communicate the benefits of the CDI firm about the project. This is not enough to collaborate with physicians and overcome their objections. Communicating the benefits of the CDI firm may be informative, but it may not be persuasive or credible if it comes from the CDI firm itself, without any endorsement or support from a physician leader within the organization.
C: Hire a consultant to communicate the benefits to the physicians. This is not a good way to collaborate with physicians and overcome their objections. Hiring a consultant may add another layer of complexity and cost to the project, and it may not improve the trust or relationship between the CDI firm and the physicians. A consultant may also lack the clinical expertise or authority to influence the physicians' behavior or attitude.
References:
CDIP Exam Preparation Guide, 2021 Edition. AHIMA Press. ISBN: 9781584268530 Q&A: Defining roles for physician advisor/champion | ACDIS Q&A: The Role of the Physician Advisor in CDI | ACDIS The Role of a Physician Advisor - UASI Solutions PA/NP in Physician Champion / Advisor Role - ACDIS Forums
NEW QUESTION # 85
A 94-year-old female patient is admitted with altered mental status and inability to move the left side of her body. She is diagnosed with a cerebral vascular accident with left sided weakness. The patient is ambidextrous, but the physician does not specify the predominance of the affected side. The default code is
- A. dominant
- B. ambidextrous
- C. preferred
- D. non-dominant
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, when the affected side is not documented for a condition that is commonly associated with hemiplegia or hemiparesis, such as a cerebral vascular accident, the default code is the non-dominant side. The non-dominant side is usually the left side for right-handed individuals and the right side for left-handed individuals. However, if the patient is ambidextrous, the default code is still the non-dominant side, unless the provider indicates otherwise. Therefore, in this case, the default code for cerebral vascular accident with left sided weakness is I63.532 Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery1.
References:
CDIP Exam Content Outline (https://www.ahima.org/media/1z0x0x1a/cdip-exam-content-outline.pdf) ICD-10 Code for Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery- I63.532- AAPC Coder1 ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting FY 2022
NEW QUESTION # 86
Hospital-acquired condition pay provisions apply only to
- A. critical access hospitals
- B. inpatient psychiatric hospitals
- C. long-term acute care hospitals
- D. inpatient prospective payment system hospitals
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
Hospital-acquired condition pay provisions apply only to inpatient prospective payment system hospitals because they are subject to the CMS policy that reduces payments for cases with conditions that were not present on admission. This policy is intended to encourage hospitals to improve the quality of care and prevent avoidable complications. Other types of hospitals, such as critical access hospitals, long-term acute care hospitals, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals, are not affected by this policy and are paid based on different methodologies. (CDIP Exam Preparation Guide) References:
CDIP Exam Content Outline1
CDIP Exam Preparation Guide2
Hospital-Acquired Conditions (Present on Admission Indicator): Hospital ...3
NEW QUESTION # 87
AHIMA suggests which of the following for an organization to consider as physician response rate and agreement rate?
- A. 70%/50%
- B. 80%/80%
- C. 75%/75%
- D. 80%/40%
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
AHIMA suggests that an organization should consider a physician response rate of 80% and an agreement rate of 80% as benchmarks for CDI program performance. These rates indicate the level of physician engagement and documentation accuracy in relation to CDI queries.
References: AHIMA. "Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2019 Update)." Journal of AHIMA 90, no. 2 (February 2019): 20-29.
NEW QUESTION # 88
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