9 CDI and coding proficiency: Best practices for onboarding and beyond 22 Thinking critically about technology: Making new tools work for CDI 28 Looking for the next steps: Climbing up the CDI ladder 35 CDI...Read More »
When I have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with someone in the CDI profession for the first time, my favorite question to ask is how they found out about CDI. Some tell me that a friend or colleague recommended they look into the profession; others say they...Read More »
by Jessica Vaughn, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRC
Imagine applying for a role and during the interview being told, “We have two open positions: One is for a case manager, and the other is for a CDI specialist.” This is how my journey began!
In reality, the coding department may just be a short walk away from the rest of the departments at a healthcare facility. As a CDI professional first steps into the complicated world of DRG assignments, the Alphabetic Index, and the Tabular List, however,...Read More »
Behind every CDI professional is the story of their first days. Practice principles learned from experience gained yesterday serve as lights illuminating the path for new colleagues today. Eleven years into this fascinating discipline of CDI, I’ve...Read More »
For many nurses, the decision to leave the bedside is not an easy one. While an opportunity in CDI can be exciting, the transition can feel dramatic. One day, your work revolves around direct patient care, assessments, and hands-on interventions...Read More »
CDI professionals have increasing amounts of work on their plates and must consistently learn to be more efficient in their work without sacrificing quality. Through the rise of technology, this profession has seen how tools can be implemented to assist with day-...Read More »
by Renee M. Sorgi, MBA, BSN, RN, CCM, CCDS, CCS, LSSYB
When I entered the world of CDI in 2011, I did not set out to become a CDI professional. At the time, I was serving as director of case management at a long-term acute care hospital. As my organization's focus on CDI expanded...Read More »
