How do you ensure that CDI metrics align with external reporting requirements (e.g., CMS, payers)?

How do you ensure that CDI metrics align with external reporting requirements (e.g., CMS, payers)?

• A. Map internal metrics to external guidelines, verify accuracy with coders/auditors, maintain documentation for audits, and validate data lineage
• B. Ignore external guidelines
• C. Use external guidelines without mapping
• D. Rely on guesswork

Answer: (D)