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The Business of Clinical Documentation Integrity
Discover how the evolution of Clinical Documentation Integrity impacts hospital revenue and why robust CDI is essential for maximizing revenue integrity.
How Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Impacts DRG Validation
Learn how CDI plays a crucial role in accurate Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) validation and hospital reimbursement.
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...
Why Clinical Documentation Integrity is a Crucial Component of the Revenue Cycle
Reducing denied claims and underpayments is a vital part of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). The leadership of most hospitals knows just how essential Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) is to the clinical revenue cycle. A robust CDI department ensures hospital...
How Clinical Documentation Improvement Benefits Healthcare Organizations
You’re looking to optimize your healthcare organization. Consider the benefits…
How Brundage Group Can Help With Clinical Documentation Integrity Education
As a healthcare provider, you need to understand accurate clinical documentation…
Why Providers Should be Documenting “Evidence of” a Diagnosis Based on Clinical Findings
CDI and coding professionals should consider the totality of the record when…
Clinical Validation: Understanding Why Hospitals Are Vulnerable to Denials
Is your hospital receiving a high volume of clinical validation denials?
Tips for Preparing for New Coding Changes for 2023
With the start of fiscal year (FY) 2023 right around the corner, this is a good…
CDI: Documenting Diagnoses and Patient Safety
Documenting a diagnosis in the health record extends beyond its impact on…
Compliant Retrospective Query Processes
The best practice is to add any retrospective query response as an addendum…