Start the new year off on the right foot: Restore proper coding query practices

Article Overview

This article discusses physician query practices for inpatient coding and CDI teams and explains why regular review of query procedures matters for documentation quality and reimbursement. It covers general query purposes, documentation support, clinical evidence considerations, electronic medical record workflow, and the distinction between coding, clinical validation, and provider documentation. It is relevant to coders, CDI professionals, HIM staff, and compliance-focused healthcare organizations.