Abstraction questions,
answered clearly.
Search real abstraction scenarios, work through guided tools, and test your knowledge. All grounded in current TJC and CMS spec language.
A free abstraction toolkit for hospital quality teams and core measure abstractors.
Search real scenarios by the words you actually use. No login required.
Search the way you actually think
Type what you see in the chart and get a plain-language answer.
Type what you see
Use words in the chart, abbreviations, or plain language — LKW, CSF, symptoms began, seclusion hours, CMO.
Browse by keyword tag
Every entry is tagged with the exact terms abstractors use. Click any tag to filter instantly.
Get clear answers
Concise guidance with the spec rationale behind it, so you know not just what to abstract, but why.
Spot gray areas
Common abstraction pitfalls are marked, so you can identify the trickier spec guidelines.
Built for how abstractors actually work
Full-text search
Search questions, answers, data elements, and tags at once.
Spec-grounded tags
Built from inclusion/exclusion language, acronyms, medical abbreviations, and clinical shorthand.
Edge cases flagged
Common abstraction traps are clearly marked (e.g., clinician hierarchy for LKW).
Gray areas labeled
Ambiguous scenarios identified so you know when to escalate.
PDF export
Save any filtered view as a clean reference PDF for training, desk guides, or team meetings.
Always free to use
No account, no login, no paywall on the lookup tool. Open it from any device, any time.
Five tools, one workflow
Everything on this site is free, no login required. Here's what's available and what each tool does.
LKW Resolution Tool
Interactive calculator for Last Known Well abstraction. Enter what the chart shows — the tool resolves your date, time, and Y/N values using TJC v2026B priority rules. Includes a practice quiz and step-by-step case walkthroughs.
CMO Abstraction Tool
Interactive classifier for Comfort Measures Only denominator exclusions. Identify qualifying documentation, navigate POLST section evaluation, timing rules, and the most common pitfalls — with a practice quiz and case walkthroughs.
HBIPS Abstraction Tool
Interactive calculators and reference for psychiatric inpatient hours, restraint and seclusion abstraction, age strata, and rate calculation. Includes a practice quiz and case walkthroughs for HBIPS-2 and HBIPS-3.
Q&A Lookup
Searchable bank of abstraction scenarios with spec-grounded answers. Filter by measure set (Stroke, ED Throughput, HBIPS), difficulty, or keyword tag. Export any filtered view as a clean PDF for training or desk reference.
Tag System
Built into the Q&A Tool — entries are tagged with the chart language abstractors actually use, organized by category. Browse by category, filter by tag, or suggest new tags for curator review.
More tools on the way
Additional abstraction tools for new measure sets are in development. Check back as the site grows.
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