Clinical Documentation Improvement eBook
What's included?
Clear communication between coders and CDI professionals is essential—but not always easy. This guide explores the intersection of coding and clinical documentation improvement (CDI), offering practical tips to improve collaboration, resolve DRG mismatches, and foster a more unified approach to documentation accuracy.
Key Features:
- CDI Foundations: Outlines the origins, goals, and roles of CDI professionals within healthcare teams.
- Collaboration in Practice: Explains where coder and CDI responsibilities overlap and how to manage differences in DRG assignments.
- Mismatch Resolution: Provides clear steps for identifying and resolving coding vs. CDI discrepancies—remotely or on-site.
- Communication Tips: Offers best practices for professional, effective communication that supports mutual understanding and timely resolution.
- Real-World Case Study: Includes a detailed example of coder-to-CDI communication for handling a principal diagnosis mismatch.
Download the article to strengthen your team’s CDI and coding collaboration—and improve both documentation and outcomes.
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