The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10

The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10, Second Edition not only outlines the changes coming in October 2015, it provides detailed information on how to assess staffing needs, training requirements, and implementation strategies. The authors an ICD-10 certified coder and CDI specialist collaborated to create a comprehensive selection of ICD-10 sample queries that facilities can download and use to jumpstart their ICD-10 documentation improvement efforts.

Develop the expertise and comfort level you need to manage this important industry change and help your organization make a smooth transition.

The Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist's Guide to ICD-10, Second Edition, is part of the library of products and services from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS).

ACDIS members are CDI professionals who share the latest tested tips, tools, and strategies to implement successful CDI programs and achieve professional growth. Member benefits include a quarterly journal, members-only Web site, quarterly networking conference calls, discounts on conferences, and more.

WHAT'S NEW?

- Completely revised to accommodate changes in ICD-10 implementation dates
- Dozens of targeted ICD-10 physician queries
- Updated ICD-10 benchmarking reports

BENEFITS

- Sample ICD-10 queries
- Specificity requirements and clinical indicators by disease type and body system
- Staff training and assessment tools

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: ICD-10 primer

Chapter 2: Conventions and Guidelines

Chapter 3: Physician queries

Chapter 4: CDI target areas

Chapter 5: ICD-10-CM/PCS Provider Education