Abstract
Across the nation, hospitals are searching for a way to increase their case mix index (CMI), return on investment, and revenue from insurance companies. One of the most successful ways to enhance all three is by employing a clinical documentation improvement specialist (CDIS). Yet there are many factors that influence the success of a CDIS. This paper will follow the implementation and deduction of an eight-week CDI-program initiated in a critical care unit. The PICOT question posed is how does the implementation of a clinical documentation improvement specialist improve physician documentation and increase reimbursement in the critical care unit over an eight-week period? Through the methodical utilization of an access file to track and monitor queries, documentation inconsistencies, and trends, the CDI Specialist will be able to concurrently and positively impact the organization.
Sigma Membership
Non-member
Type
DNP Capstone Project
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Pilot/Exploratory Study
Keywords:
Documentation, Case Mix Index, Critical Care Units
Advisor
Maria-Elena Barry
Second Advisor
Jocelyn D'Antonio
Third Advisor
Joseph Akif
Degree
DNP
Degree Grantor
Capella University
Degree Year
2017
Recommended Citation
Lattanzio, Rachael, "The impact of clinical documentation improvement specialists in the critical care unit" (2017). DNP and Student Works. 159.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/dnps/159
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Review Type
None: Degree-based Submission
Acquisition
Self-submission
Date of Issue
2017-08-08
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