The partnership between clinical documentation specialists and coders

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, CRC
Consulting Director, Clinical Documentation
Vizient

 

Moderator:
Tomas Villanueva, DO, MBA, FACPE, SFHM
Principal, Clinical Operations and Quality
Vizient

 

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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