Capturing Mental Health Diagnoses in CDI, Part 1
from Modern Practice Podcast Hosted by Dr. Tom Villanueva and Vizient Medical Leadership Team
In this episode, we discuss a topic that clinicians would rather avoid at times, diagnosing mental health. It can take clinicians out of their comfort zone and has little financial incentive. However, it's important to make that diagnosis when needed, and this podcast will examine why. Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal, Clinical Operations and Quality Vizient Guest: Connie Ryan, MBA, RN, CDIP Consulting Director, Clinical Documentation Integrity Vizient Show Notes: [01:14] No incentive [02:39] Reasons beyond reimbursement to make a mental health diagnosis [04:36] The value-based care angle [05:02] Developing a plan: gathering data, prioritizing conditions, measuring [06:13] Helping providers get comfortable; keep communication lines open [07:31] Major depressive disorder: a starting point [08:31] Monitor, evaluate, assess and treat Links | Resources: To contact Modern Practice: [email protected] Connie Ryan’s email: [email protected] Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher RSS Feed
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