CDI Question and Answer Test Guide
A 3M study suggested that the reimbursement impact on the implementation of
ICD-10-CM/PCS would be what? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Minimal
What is the estimated negative impact of the top 25 MS-DRGs mentioned in the
text? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️1.4 percent
What is the first step required to determine the facility specific impact of ICD-10
implementation? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Begin dual coding
What is the principal tool used by CDI programs to enhance efficiency? - Correct
Answer ✔️✔️Analytics
What should the facilities interested in investing in a CDI program perform on
data and documentation? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Objective analysis
When analyzing coding data, what system has one of the highest levels of
aggregation? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️DRG
,Which reimbursement method allows for multiple assignments for each
encounter and allows for the analysis of clinical documentation to remain on the
coding level? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️APC
During the review of clinical documentation, on what is it imperative to focus the
review? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Current provider documentation
Review of inconsistencies or patterns that do not meet DRG target norms, allows
this data to be used for what purpose? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Clinical
documentation Assessment
What are the two types of data the review team should consider in the CDI
analysis process? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Data produced by the
organization; data produced by others about the organization
Most organizations review data on a regular basis by ______, as part of _______
analysis? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Diagnostic-Related Group; Case mix
Changes in these two rates may suggest problems with clinical documentation? -
Correct Answer ✔️✔️Major complication or comorbidity and complication
or comorbidity
, Which type of review takes place while the patient is still in the hospital and when
the patient leaves the hospitals? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Concurrent;
Retrospective
The ____________ is one of the key indicators used to monitor a successful CDI
program. - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Capture rate
What is one important reason for having a CDI vision statement? - Correct
Answer ✔️✔️It provides a purpose for the program
Prior to creating a vision statement for clinical documentation and CDI, what is
the first necessary step? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Invite discussion by
essential leaders in areas that might impact CDI process
Which committee should be comprised of executive management, a physician
advisor, a leader for clinical documentation and CDI, and the manager of a CDI
program? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Oversight
What committee is comprised of individuals responsible for day-to-day
management and support for the CDI program? - Correct Answer ✔️✔
️Operational
A 3M study suggested that the reimbursement impact on the implementation of
ICD-10-CM/PCS would be what? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Minimal
What is the estimated negative impact of the top 25 MS-DRGs mentioned in the
text? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️1.4 percent
What is the first step required to determine the facility specific impact of ICD-10
implementation? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Begin dual coding
What is the principal tool used by CDI programs to enhance efficiency? - Correct
Answer ✔️✔️Analytics
What should the facilities interested in investing in a CDI program perform on
data and documentation? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Objective analysis
When analyzing coding data, what system has one of the highest levels of
aggregation? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️DRG
,Which reimbursement method allows for multiple assignments for each
encounter and allows for the analysis of clinical documentation to remain on the
coding level? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️APC
During the review of clinical documentation, on what is it imperative to focus the
review? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Current provider documentation
Review of inconsistencies or patterns that do not meet DRG target norms, allows
this data to be used for what purpose? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Clinical
documentation Assessment
What are the two types of data the review team should consider in the CDI
analysis process? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Data produced by the
organization; data produced by others about the organization
Most organizations review data on a regular basis by ______, as part of _______
analysis? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Diagnostic-Related Group; Case mix
Changes in these two rates may suggest problems with clinical documentation? -
Correct Answer ✔️✔️Major complication or comorbidity and complication
or comorbidity
, Which type of review takes place while the patient is still in the hospital and when
the patient leaves the hospitals? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Concurrent;
Retrospective
The ____________ is one of the key indicators used to monitor a successful CDI
program. - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Capture rate
What is one important reason for having a CDI vision statement? - Correct
Answer ✔️✔️It provides a purpose for the program
Prior to creating a vision statement for clinical documentation and CDI, what is
the first necessary step? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Invite discussion by
essential leaders in areas that might impact CDI process
Which committee should be comprised of executive management, a physician
advisor, a leader for clinical documentation and CDI, and the manager of a CDI
program? - Correct Answer ✔️✔️Oversight
What committee is comprised of individuals responsible for day-to-day
management and support for the CDI program? - Correct Answer ✔️✔
️Operational
