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c. To facilitate optimum patient care
The central focus of all clinical documentation should be to demonstrate the
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quality of care provided to the patient with detail and accuracy to facilitate
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documentation?
a. Protection against mal-practice claims
b. Communication to office staff and other departments about the patient's care
c. To facilitate optimum patient care
d. Communication to other the providers and ancillary personnel concerning the
patient encounter
d. No, CDEOs review records on a proactive basis to prevent documentation
deficiencies
Clinical documentation improvement is a proactive measure. The CDS will
develop and monitor policies and procedures that affect the documentation
ºº
process. CDI should begin at the front end of all services and care. Prevention of
documentation issues is the key. See Page 1 - - The CDEO will focus his or
her attention on records requested for post payment review.
a. Yes, CDEOs only review records that might be an audit concern and require
physician education.
b. Yes, CDEOs only review records for paid claims by government payers.
c. No, CDEOs do not review records unless it is requested by the compliance
officier.
d. No, CDEOs review records on a proactive basis to prevent documentation
deficiencies
c. Prevent deficient documentation
The CDEO will review the findings of the auditor to determine what should be
ºº
done to resolve documentation the issues on a proactive basis to prevent
documentation and compliance risks. - - The CDEO will review the findings
of the auditor in order to:
a. Reprocess claims
b. Make an addendum to the medical record
c. Prevent deficient documentation
d. Know what accounts should be adjusted off
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active in their care , attorneys seeking information for third party liability claims or
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IV. Private payers
a. The appropriateness of the services provided
In addition to facilitating high quality patient care, a properly documented medical
record verifies and documents precisely what services were actually provided.
The medical record may be used to validate: (a) The site of the service; (b) The
ºº
appropriateness of the services provided; (c) The accuracy of the billing; and (d)
The identity of the caregiver. - - In addition to facilitating high quality patient
care, a properly documented medical record verifies and documents precisely
what services were actually provided. Other than the site of service the medical
record may be used to validate:
a. The appropriateness of the services provided
b. The patient's certificate of birth
c. The identity of the patient's extended family
d. The cost of healthcare benefits used for the year.
c. Detailed, well documented notes
The details in a well-documented note are a provider's best defense in any legal
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situation. If the record is deficient in details, there is no "evidence" to support a
provider's testimony. - - A provider's best defense in any legal situation is:
a. Patient records maintained for five years
b. An experienced healthcare attorney
c. Detailed, well documented notes
d. Updated computer storage systems
c. During the encounter or as soon as possible
The best way to achieve the most accurate, detailed documentation is for the
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during) the encounter. - - To maintain an accurate medical record, what is
the recommended appropriate time for provider documentation?
a. Within 48 hours of patient visit
b. A minimum of bi-weekly
c. During the encounter or as soon as possible
d. The end of each day for all encounters that day
d. If it is documented in the patient's medical record
Quality assurance in patient care is only evident if it is documented in the medical
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record. Quality services may have been provided; however, if this is not evident
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a. The patient maintains a state of optimum health
b. Visits are only required for well-checks or injury
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CDI programs are intended to be performed on a prospective basis to improve
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deficiencies and make the appropriate corrections and prevent future
deficiencies. CDI programs can also include retrospective reviews. - -
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding clinical documentation
improvement efforts?
a. Documentation reviews should be limited to the costliest chronic conditions to
treat.
b. Documentation reviews can be performed on a prospective basis.
c. Documentation reviews must be completed yearly.
d. Documentation reviews require access to the denial data.
a. It encourages physician participation.
ºº
Getting physicians involved in CDI helps to gain physician buy in and encourages
other physicians to participate and is a great way to educate physicians. - -
Why is it important to involve physicians in Clinical Documentation Improvement
(CDI) programs?
a. It encourages physician participation.
b. It helps justify the need for CDI programs.
c. It will eliminate the need to query providers.
d. It will help providers time management.
b. Failure to include the instructions for post procedure care and potential
complications.
Although all the choices are deficiencies in capturing patient information, failure
to inform a patient of potential post-operative complications could impact the
ºº
patient's recovery. In this question, you are determining the option that affects
clinical care of the patient. - - Which of the following documentation
deficiencies has a negative impact on patient outcomes?
a. Failure to indicate the date of the patient's last blood test.
b. Failure to include the instructions for post procedure care and potential
complications.
c. Failure to sign the patient's medical records provided by another physician.
d. Failure to report the patient's pharmacy preference for insurance participation.
d. Provide examples of the provider's documentation deficiencies with
suggestions for improvement.
Effective provider education regarding documentation deficiencies is to provide
ºº
examples of the physician's documentation deficiency and feedback and tips on
how to correct the deficiency. - - What is an effective method for
communicating documentation deficiencies to a provider?
a. Provide documentation tips for the most common chronic conditions treated.
b. Provide the documentation deficiency report quarterly.
c. Provide a report to the medical director that includes the findings for all the
providers in the practice.
d. Provide examples of the provider's documentation deficiencies with
suggestions for improvement.
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should never be increasing or lowering revenue. - - Which of the following
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I. Improve patient outcomes.
II. Prepare physicians to provide documentation that supports quality measures.
III. Promote coding lower level services.
IV. Improve the provider query process.
c. Provide a detailed record of the care provided to the patient.
ºº
The main goal for detailed medical records is to promote the continuity of care for
the patient. This allows providers to communicate - - How can an effective
CDI program improve patient outcomes?
a. Maximize the reimbursement received.
b. Prohibit claim processing errors.
c. Provide a detailed record of the care provided to the patient.
d. Allow providers to support higher levels of E/M services.
a. Significant changes should be documented at each encounter.
Problem lists should be updated when a significant change takes place to make
sure the information on the problem list is still current and accurate. A common
problem is the list is created but it is not maintained so it becomes difficult to
ºº
know which conditions are current and which are resolved. If the problem list is
maintained, it is an effective tool for managing the patient's conditions. - -
Which of the following recommendations should be made to providers regarding
the patient's problem list?
a. Significant changes should be documented at each encounter.
b. Problem lists consists of all past medical complications.
c. Problem lists should only be used if the patient has at least on chronic illness.
d. Significant changes should be documented once a year.
a. Allergies: PCN
ºº
Failure to document an allergy could lead to an allergic reaction if the provider
prescribes a medication not realizing the patient is allergic. - - Failure to
document which of the following statements could lead to a negative patient
outcome?
a. Allergies: PCN
b. Patient denies loss of appetite or vomiting.
c. Patient has remained on her diet.
d. Patient indicates her daughter lives with her to assist in her care.
b. Documentation deficiencies may not be identified until after the provider has
left.
Maintaining consistent and quality documentation can be difficult in the inpatient
ºº
setting because deficiencies may not be identified until after the provider has left
the facility. - - What is a documentation challenge for services provided by
providers in an inpatient facility?
a. Documentation may not include the progress note for a subsequent inpatient
encounter.
b. Documentation deficiencies may not be identified until after the provider has
left.
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c. To facilitate optimum patient care
The central focus of all clinical documentation should be to demonstrate the
ºº
quality of care provided to the patient with detail and accuracy to facilitate
optimum patient care. - - What is the central focus of clinical
documentation?
a. Protection against mal-practice claims
b. Communication to office staff and other departments about the patient's care
c. To facilitate optimum patient care
d. Communication to other the providers and ancillary personnel concerning the
patient encounter
d. No, CDEOs review records on a proactive basis to prevent documentation
deficiencies
Clinical documentation improvement is a proactive measure. The CDS will
develop and monitor policies and procedures that affect the documentation
ºº
process. CDI should begin at the front end of all services and care. Prevention of
documentation issues is the key. See Page 1 - - The CDEO will focus his or
her attention on records requested for post payment review.
a. Yes, CDEOs only review records that might be an audit concern and require
physician education.
b. Yes, CDEOs only review records for paid claims by government payers.
c. No, CDEOs do not review records unless it is requested by the compliance
officier.
d. No, CDEOs review records on a proactive basis to prevent documentation
deficiencies
c. Prevent deficient documentation
The CDEO will review the findings of the auditor to determine what should be
ºº
done to resolve documentation the issues on a proactive basis to prevent
documentation and compliance risks. - - The CDEO will review the findings
of the auditor in order to:
a. Reprocess claims
b. Make an addendum to the medical record
c. Prevent deficient documentation
d. Know what accounts should be adjusted off
I, II, III, and IV
For different reasons other than reimbursement, requests for medical records
come from different sources, for a multitude of different reasons. A few of these,
other than Federal Health Care Plans, are patients who are becoming more
active in their care , attorneys seeking information for third party liability claims or
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- Which of the following sources other
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I. Patients
II. Providers involved with the patient's care
III. Employers for worker's compensation claims
IV. Private payers
a. The appropriateness of the services provided
In addition to facilitating high quality patient care, a properly documented medical
record verifies and documents precisely what services were actually provided.
The medical record may be used to validate: (a) The site of the service; (b) The
ºº
appropriateness of the services provided; (c) The accuracy of the billing; and (d)
The identity of the caregiver. - - In addition to facilitating high quality patient
care, a properly documented medical record verifies and documents precisely
what services were actually provided. Other than the site of service the medical
record may be used to validate:
a. The appropriateness of the services provided
b. The patient's certificate of birth
c. The identity of the patient's extended family
d. The cost of healthcare benefits used for the year.
c. Detailed, well documented notes
The details in a well-documented note are a provider's best defense in any legal
ºº
situation. If the record is deficient in details, there is no "evidence" to support a
provider's testimony. - - A provider's best defense in any legal situation is:
a. Patient records maintained for five years
b. An experienced healthcare attorney
c. Detailed, well documented notes
d. Updated computer storage systems
c. During the encounter or as soon as possible
The best way to achieve the most accurate, detailed documentation is for the
ºº
provider to document the encounter/services as soon as possible after (if not
during) the encounter. - - To maintain an accurate medical record, what is
the recommended appropriate time for provider documentation?
a. Within 48 hours of patient visit
b. A minimum of bi-weekly
c. During the encounter or as soon as possible
d. The end of each day for all encounters that day
d. If it is documented in the patient's medical record
Quality assurance in patient care is only evident if it is documented in the medical
ºº
record. Quality services may have been provided; however, if this is not evident
within the medical record, problems may arise. - - Quality assurance of
patient care is only evident if:
a. The patient maintains a state of optimum health
b. Visits are only required for well-checks or injury
c. The patient survey and ROS does not change
d. If it is documented in the patient's medical record
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CDI programs are intended to be performed on a prospective basis to improve
documentation deficiencies prior to claim submission. The intent is to identify
ºº
deficiencies and make the appropriate corrections and prevent future
deficiencies. CDI programs can also include retrospective reviews. - -
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding clinical documentation
improvement efforts?
a. Documentation reviews should be limited to the costliest chronic conditions to
treat.
b. Documentation reviews can be performed on a prospective basis.
c. Documentation reviews must be completed yearly.
d. Documentation reviews require access to the denial data.
a. It encourages physician participation.
ºº
Getting physicians involved in CDI helps to gain physician buy in and encourages
other physicians to participate and is a great way to educate physicians. - -
Why is it important to involve physicians in Clinical Documentation Improvement
(CDI) programs?
a. It encourages physician participation.
b. It helps justify the need for CDI programs.
c. It will eliminate the need to query providers.
d. It will help providers time management.
b. Failure to include the instructions for post procedure care and potential
complications.
Although all the choices are deficiencies in capturing patient information, failure
to inform a patient of potential post-operative complications could impact the
ºº
patient's recovery. In this question, you are determining the option that affects
clinical care of the patient. - - Which of the following documentation
deficiencies has a negative impact on patient outcomes?
a. Failure to indicate the date of the patient's last blood test.
b. Failure to include the instructions for post procedure care and potential
complications.
c. Failure to sign the patient's medical records provided by another physician.
d. Failure to report the patient's pharmacy preference for insurance participation.
d. Provide examples of the provider's documentation deficiencies with
suggestions for improvement.
Effective provider education regarding documentation deficiencies is to provide
ºº
examples of the physician's documentation deficiency and feedback and tips on
how to correct the deficiency. - - What is an effective method for
communicating documentation deficiencies to a provider?
a. Provide documentation tips for the most common chronic conditions treated.
b. Provide the documentation deficiency report quarterly.
c. Provide a report to the medical director that includes the findings for all the
providers in the practice.
d. Provide examples of the provider's documentation deficiencies with
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It is appropriate to work towards proper reimbursement but the goal of CDI
should never be increasing or lowering revenue. - - Which of the following
is/are considered a purpose of documentation improvement programs?
I. Improve patient outcomes.
II. Prepare physicians to provide documentation that supports quality measures.
III. Promote coding lower level services.
IV. Improve the provider query process.
c. Provide a detailed record of the care provided to the patient.
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The main goal for detailed medical records is to promote the continuity of care for
the patient. This allows providers to communicate - - How can an effective
CDI program improve patient outcomes?
a. Maximize the reimbursement received.
b. Prohibit claim processing errors.
c. Provide a detailed record of the care provided to the patient.
d. Allow providers to support higher levels of E/M services.
a. Significant changes should be documented at each encounter.
Problem lists should be updated when a significant change takes place to make
sure the information on the problem list is still current and accurate. A common
problem is the list is created but it is not maintained so it becomes difficult to
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know which conditions are current and which are resolved. If the problem list is
maintained, it is an effective tool for managing the patient's conditions. - -
Which of the following recommendations should be made to providers regarding
the patient's problem list?
a. Significant changes should be documented at each encounter.
b. Problem lists consists of all past medical complications.
c. Problem lists should only be used if the patient has at least on chronic illness.
d. Significant changes should be documented once a year.
a. Allergies: PCN
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Failure to document an allergy could lead to an allergic reaction if the provider
prescribes a medication not realizing the patient is allergic. - - Failure to
document which of the following statements could lead to a negative patient
outcome?
a. Allergies: PCN
b. Patient denies loss of appetite or vomiting.
c. Patient has remained on her diet.
d. Patient indicates her daughter lives with her to assist in her care.
b. Documentation deficiencies may not be identified until after the provider has
left.
Maintaining consistent and quality documentation can be difficult in the inpatient
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setting because deficiencies may not be identified until after the provider has left
the facility. - - What is a documentation challenge for services provided by
providers in an inpatient facility?
a. Documentation may not include the progress note for a subsequent inpatient
encounter.
b. Documentation deficiencies may not be identified until after the provider has
left.
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