Description: This workshop will include a study of the underlying causes, clinical indicators, and treatment of three target diagnoses: Sepsis, Encephalopathy and Malnutrition.  Each section integrates these concepts into the identification of query opportunities to bullet-proof documentation against an audit, and instruction on documenting the CDI thought process into a well-organized note to support a denials appeal.  This workshop will include breakout sessions, and Chart review practice.

Objectives:

1. Identify clinical indicators and treatment for Sepsis 2, Sepsis 3, Encephalopathy and Malnutrition as tools to support a diagnosis and appeal a denial.
2. Compare clinical indicators and treatment to general payer requirements and OIG work plans.
3. Integrate clinical evidence into a well-organized thought process to support a denials appeal.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify query opportunities and formulate a compliant, concise query.

Date: This was presented as part of OHIMA's CDI Workshop 2.0 - June 22, 2022
Time: 3 hours

Speaker: Lori Harbison, LPN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, is the Manager of Clinical Documentation and Quality Services for Intellis. Lori brings over 30 years of experience in nursing, including 13 years of experience in Clinical Documentation Integrity. A proven subject matter expert with a deep understanding of review, audit, and education, Lori is respected for her contributions and vast knowledge in the Clinical Documentation field. 

Lori is a credentialed CDI specialist holding a CDIP from AHIMA and a CCDS from ACDIS. Additionally, Lori is a clinical LPN and credentialed CCS. Lori’s philosophy is built on the principle that to meaningfully affect clinical documentation, the physician, CDS, and coder must work together as a cohesive unit. She is committed and passionate about fostering and advancing physician engagement and clinical documentation integrity education.  Lori has developed and presented customized education programs for individual physicians, large-scale physician groups, and health care systems, which has driven increased physician engagement and quality documentation. Lori is recognized for the advancement of the CDI profession by her work on many innovative targeted projects, including early adoption of CDI at patient round table discussions and CDI discussion at physician rounding and other progressive initiatives.

Prior to joining Intellis, Lori led the CDI training program at the Cleveland Clinic for 13 years. As the Quality and Education Coordinator, Lori was charged with the comprehensive training of clinical nurses, coders, and HIM professionals in their complete education as CDI specialists. In this capacity, she developed detailed training programs and continuing education for the growth and development of skilled and experienced CDI specialists. Lori is an accomplished educator and mentor with a proven record of successfully training adult learners.  Lori prides herself on the long-term accomplishments of her trainees, many of whom hold CDI leadership positions as well as other health care executive roles.

Attendee Comments from Virtual Event

Finally, a holistic approach to the CDI world … applying the information in an understandable way.  Awesome speaker!

Lori Harbison was easy to understand and very informative.  Great information presented!

These are the best CDI webinars I have come across and I have done quite a few.

Click here to register for this webinar!

Cost: $75 Members / $105 Non-Members
3 AHIMA CEUs*
Domain: Revenue Cycle Management

*AHIMA CEUs are also accepted by the AAPC! Check eligibility on the AAPC website.

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