Education

by Melissa Varnavas

Career advancement. It’s what most people look for when they join an association. Training, education, and...Read More »

Chocolate is a great motivator. Many a CDI professional has earned inroads with providers by rewarding good documentation habits through appealing...Read More »

by Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS
In the past, I have advised CDI professionals against promoting the monetary benefits...Read More »

Where there are documentation holes, denials flood in.

“It’s just amazing how infrequently the doctor is even aware of the denial. If they...Read More »

by Linnea Archibald
It’s hard to believe my ACDIS journey only began six months ago. As anyone new to CDI will tell you, the...Read More »

Despite CDI programs’ 10-plus years of existence, physician engagement continually ranks as the number one concern for CDI departments, according...Read More »

by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP

Dear Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist,

I remember my first day as a...Read More »

Since you need 30 continuing education credits (CEUs) every two years to maintain your CCDS certification, you may find yourself scrambling for...Read More »

CDI specialists reviewing outpatient observation records are “essentially playing the clinical detective,” said Seth Kirschner,...Read More »