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 »
by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC
My favorite experience as a CDI instructor is witnessing the “aha” moments on people’s faces. I can literally see the lightbulb go on when the student puts the pieces together and sees the “why” and “how” about the subject at hand....Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
It can be easy to get lost in the typical day-to-day shuffle and forget to pause and appreciate both ourselves and our colleagues. Gratitude works best in a cyclical fashion: Managers show their appreciation to their staff members, and staff show appreciation back...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
CDI’s work touches nearly every facet within an organization, from the business departments (e.g., financial, contracts, denials management, etc.) to clinical initiatives. Because of this interconnectivity, CDI programs must collaborate with and provide...Read More »
by Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS
If you haven’t noticed, things are a little different these days. I am willing to bet your CDI program does not look like it did before COVID-19 reared its ugly head. As a result of the pandemic, delivering consistent, quality 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 »
