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Patient Status Basics

By Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP Director, CDI, UM/CM, Brundage Group Hospitals require a physician order to guide hospital care. The patient status order (often referred to as “admission order”) determines if hospital care will be delivered as an outpatient or...

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Why Is Medical Billing and Coding Important?

Understanding the significance of medical billing and coding is crucial. These processes ensure accurate patient records and correct payment transactions for healthcare providers. They also play a role in nationwide health statistics research that impacts public...

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Hiring a CDI Specialist: What to Look For

When scouting for a stellar CDI specialist, you seek someone who will drive excellent patient outcomes. This critical role requires specific skill sets: unmatched expertise in clinical documentation integrity (CDI) and a continuous commitment to learning.  The right...

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