3M CDIS Query Eval Tab

donna.kentdonna.kent
in CDI Talk Archive
Anyone using CDIS, I would like to get a thorough explanation of what and how the Query Eval Tab is supposed to help with reporting. We're populating it and I don't yet see where it is making any difference. Help please.
Thanks, Donna

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  • megan.bartonmegan.barton
    edited May 2016
    The Query Eval tab is the section where you can "play" with different Dx/DRGs in the encoder. Nothing that you put in here is saved or reported unless you type "yes" in the "include in reporting" field.
    The tab's purpose is to capture what the potential is and where the downfalls occur. For example, you can assign a DRG that COULD have occurred had the provider/physician agreed with a query and then compare it to your final DRG. From this, you can determine the dollar amount lost by not receiving favorable answers to your queries. We do not use this section at this time; it is a good idea but it is very time consuming and confusing.

    Thanks,
    Megan

    Megan Barton RN, BSN
    Manager Clinical Documentation Improvement
    Health Information Management-Mercy East
    Ph: 314-251-6192


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  • donna.kentdonna.kent
    edited May 2016
    Thanks. That is very helpful.

    Donna Kent, RN, BSN, CCDS
    Manager, Clinical Documentation Integrity Program
    Clinical Quality and Accreditation
    Torrance Memorial Medical Center
    ph.:310 784-6884 fax:310 784-6899
    donna.kent@tmmc.com

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