EPISODE · Aug 24, 2023 · 11 MIN
Challenges in Documenting Spinal Surgery, Part2
from Modern Practice Podcast · host Dr. Tom Villanueva and Vizient Medical Leadership Team
On this episode, Dr. Tomas Villanueva continues his discussion with a leading clinical documentation expert on the need to correctly document everything involving spinal surgery. Spinal surgery represents a complex challenge for documentation specialists and clinicians alike. Moderator: Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM Senior Principal Clinical Operations and Quality Vizient Guest: Rachel Mack, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRC Consulting Director Clinical Documentation Improvement Vizient Show Notes: [00:41] Rise in spinal surgeries [01:23] Coding challenges and parameters [01:53] Predicaments for coding and CDI specialists [07:22] Common DRGs for spinal surgeries – the need to use the “magic words” Resources: To contact Modern Practice: [email protected] Rachel Mack’s email: [email protected] Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher RSS Feed
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On this episode, Dr. Tomas Villanueva continues his discussion with a leading clinical documentation expert on the need to correctly document everything involving spinal surgery. Spinal surgery represents a complex challenge for documentation specialists and clinicians alike. Moderator:Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHMSenior PrincipalClinical Operations and QualityVizient Guest:Rachel Mack, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRCConsulting DirectorClinical Documentation ImprovementVizient Show Notes: [00:41] Rise in spinal surgeries [01:23] Coding challenges and parameters [01:53] Predicaments for coding and CDI specialists [07:22] Common DRGs for spinal surgeries – the need to use the “magic words” Resources: To contact Modern Practice: [email protected] Rachel Mack’s email: [email protected] Subscribe Today! Apple PodcastsAmazon PodcastsAndroidGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherRSS Feed
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