FEATURES 5 Get flexible: The pains and rewards of a new CDI position 17 The path of enlightenment: CDI education and clinical/regulatory information 30 Case study: A...Read More »
Crunchy leaves underfoot, a mug of hot apple cider, a bouquet of freshly sharpened pencils (any other You’ve Got Mail aficionados out there?)—here in the northern hemisphere, fall has arrived and I for one am thrilled to see its return. While my...Read More »
How is CDI like yoga? It might seem like a stretch, but there are plenty of parallels. For instance, CDI and yoga are niches in their respective categories but have become more well known in recent years. They both require a focus on the details and a good amount...Read More »
The start of a new school year is a good time to evaluate, establish, or reestablish habits that we may have drifted away from. As they head back to school, kids need proper nutrition, physical activity, and adequate rest in order to have the...Read More »
by Sydni Johnson, BSN, RN, CCDS, and Suzanne Santellanes, BSN, RN, CCDS
The CDI specialists serve as a liaison between the clinical team and the coding team. Strong foundational coding knowledge ensures that the CDI specialist accurately identifies the appropriate documentation...Read More »
Education is the foundation of virtually everything that occurs in CDI, whether it be coding, reviews, queries, diagnoses, clinical indicators, etc. There is a discipline and a body of knowledge that must be mastered in order to advance in the field and, most...Read More »
Not all CDI departments are directly involved in denials management. However, every CDI specialist plays a vital role in denials management through concurrent chart reviews and collaboration with healthcare providers. Sepsis, acute...Read More »
