The partnership between clinical documentation specialists and coders Modern Practice Podcast

A robust and effective clinical documentation program needs a strong partnership between clinical documentation specialists and coders. Yet, rifts can occur between those two groups, and this episode examines how those differences happen, why it is important to cultivate and encourage this vital partnership.
 
Guest speaker:Rachel Mack, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRCConsulting Director, Clinical DocumentationVizient
 
Moderator:Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHMPrincipal, Clinical Operations and QualityVizient
 
Show Notes:
[00:39] Story of a rift between clinical documentation specialists and coders
[03:55] Conflict is common
[04:17] Value of cooperation
[05:01] Miscoding a helicopter ride to the hospital
[06:48] Taking the time
 
Links | Resources:
To contact Modern Practice: modernpracticepodcast@vizientinc.com
Rachel Mack’s contact email: rachel.mack@vizientinc.com
What is CDI and how does it impact you? (AAPM) Click here
Addressing Provider Clinical Documentation Challenges: New Technology Solutions Improve Accuracy (Vizient) Click here
Vizient’s CDI App Click here
What Does a Clinical Documentation Specialist Do Day-to-Day? Click here
 
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