RE: [MARKETING] [EXTERNAL] Templates
VHA has been using standard query form templates for several years now
and currently have over 50 approved for use with our Physician Query
Tracking software.
Pro's: Standardized language and people only have to add the clinical
indicators for the queries. A great advantage for coders who otherwise
may not be comfortable with a clinical query or new CDI's to teach them
what to look for in certain condition's or patient presentations.
Con's: They have to be reviewed and updated on a regular bases to ensure
they contain current information. So, the con is a minimal thing and
something you should be doing anyway.
Robert
Robert S. Hodges MSN, BSN, RN, CCDS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
1500 Weiss Street, ATTN PAS-136
Saginaw MI 48602
989-497-2500 x13101
Robert.Hodges2@va.gov
VA Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence
("I CARE")
VA Core Characteristics: Trustworthy, Accessible, Quality, Innovative,
Agile, Integrated
and currently have over 50 approved for use with our Physician Query
Tracking software.
Pro's: Standardized language and people only have to add the clinical
indicators for the queries. A great advantage for coders who otherwise
may not be comfortable with a clinical query or new CDI's to teach them
what to look for in certain condition's or patient presentations.
Con's: They have to be reviewed and updated on a regular bases to ensure
they contain current information. So, the con is a minimal thing and
something you should be doing anyway.
Robert
Robert S. Hodges MSN, BSN, RN, CCDS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center
1500 Weiss Street, ATTN PAS-136
Saginaw MI 48602
989-497-2500 x13101
Robert.Hodges2@va.gov
VA Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence
("I CARE")
VA Core Characteristics: Trustworthy, Accessible, Quality, Innovative,
Agile, Integrated