The recertification process for the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS)/CCDS-Outpatient (CCDS-O) ensures that CDI professionals stay abreast of changing government and private-payer regulations, documentation and coding requirements, and important developments in the field of CDI...Read More »
FEATURES 6 Need-to-know basics 12 What CDI hiring managers are looking for 17 Record reviews: Finding what works for you 22 Recapping the 2021...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
A new year often means a spike in gym memberships, dieting, decluttering, and resolutions for all the ways people plan to better themselves and their lives in the coming 12 months. Of course, we all know (and...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
The primary purpose of CDI work is the review of a medical record to increase the accuracy, clarity, and specificity of provider documentation. CDI specialists must be able to apply both clinical and coding knowledge in order to discern relevant clinical conditions...Read More »
by Angelica Naylor, MBA, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS
Most of us know what CDI stands for and what it means. Most of us also know that it is a lot more than the three-letter acronym for clinical documentation integrity. What about the nursing, coding, and medical professionals who do not...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
When you’re looking to enter the world of CDI, filling out your first application can be a daunting task. You may not know what experience to include on your resume, what completed training is relevant, or what interpersonal skills a hiring manager might be looking...Read More »
