decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2019 Issue 9 (September)
Look for these traits when hiring a clinical documentation improvement specialist
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Article Overview
This article covers the attributes employers look for when hiring clinical documentation improvement (CDI) specialists and explains how the role has evolved over time. It is relevant to healthcare coding, CDI, compliance, and hospital revenue cycle teams that want to understand the mix of clinical knowledge, communication ability, and documentation skills associated with the position.
Why This Topic Matters
Hiring CDI staff affects documentation quality, compliance awareness, physician communication, and the broader coding workflow. The article helps organizations and applicants understand the general capabilities and credentialing background associated with CDI roles.
What You Will Learn
- What employers commonly expect from CDI specialists
- Why communication and critical thinking matter in CDI work
- How CDI roles relate to coding, documentation, and compliance
- What background and credentials may be sought for CDI positions
- How CDI competency may be evaluated at a high level
Who Should Read This
- Clinical documentation integrity specialists
- Medical coders
- Health information management professionals
- Compliance staff
- Hospital and clinic hiring managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
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