RE: [EXTERNAL] RE:Morbid Obesity along with joint replacements

Snook@fmchealth.orgSnook@fmchealth.org
edited May 2016 in CDI Talk Archive
I am working with the Leadership of our organization and our CDI program is just over two years old. Are there real ramifications if a patient has a total joint replacement done, has a BMI of 40 or greater and we don't query for Morbid Obesity because there is no CC or MCC? I.e. Penalties, fines or something substantiative? I follow this blog daily to improve our program and help this organization. I did ask the original question regarding Morbid Obesity. I do see the theme of this blog is to query in general whether there is financial remuneration (a CC or MCC) in all areas. I would like something to take to Leadership. Thank you for your help!

Mary L Snook RN-BC
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
Fairfield Medical Center
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
740-689-4443 snook@fmchealth.org
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