CDI – Codicent Coding

Clinical Documentation Improvement

Comprehensive CDI Services & Training Resources

Capitalizing Upon the Opportunity- Dr. Ben Kartchner

Going Beyond the Traditional Approach to CDI - Jake Martin, MD

A Physician's Perspective - Kyle Boyd (RN, CCDS)

A Physician's Perspective - Mark Johnson PAC(MPAS)

A Physician's Perspective - Dr. Daniel Aragon

Revenue Cycle Consulting Services

Codicent offers the following revenue cycle consulting services:

Education, Training, and Knowledge Sharing

Deliver ongoing physician clinical documentation education, training, and best practice guidance to ensure high-quality, compliant documentation.
Provide targeted E&M training with a focus on coordinated care and clear communication.
Conduct regular assessments of physician documentation quality and completeness using a validated clinical documentation scorecard.
Design and implement tailored clinical coding education for coding staff based on the latest official ICD-10 and CPT guidelines, policies, and procedures.

Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)

Evaluate a hospital's current CDI program using both traditional and innovative methods to determine its true effectiveness.
Train and mentor new and experienced CDI professionals with a patient-centered approach to chart review and documentation improvement.
Perform regular offsite second-level reviews of previously reviewed medical records to validate accuracy.

Clinical Coding Assessment

Observation Rate Review & Analysis

Chargemaster Reviews

Perform thorough chargemaster reviews to identify and correct inconsistencies, problematic areas, and other issues.
Restructure the chargemaster as needed to ensure all charge codes are accurate, cost-justified, and transparent.
Update chargemaster elements and train department staff on proper charge code usage to ensure consistent and correct application.

Denial and Appeal Assessment & Modernization

Assess current denials and appeals processes for hospitals and physician practices to identify inefficiencies and obstacles to successful appeals.
Perform root cause analysis and implement process improvements earlier in the revenue cycle to minimize denials.
Shift from denial management to denial avoidance through cultural changes that connect physicians and healthcare stakeholders to the patient impact of documentation and coding.

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