HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2019 Issue 30 (July)
CDI interventions from the provider’s perspective
July 23rd, 2019
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Article Overview
This article examines clinical documentation improvement (CDI) from the provider’s perspective and explores why some physicians may resist documentation-focused requests. It discusses general strategies for improving documentation engagement across different clinician groups, including residents, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, and describes how staffing approaches can affect CDI program results. The piece is aimed at CDI professionals, coding professionals, and healthcare leaders interested in documentation quality, provider buy-in, and program performance.
Why This Topic Matters
Documentation quality affects coding accuracy, workflow, and hospital performance. This article is useful for readers trying to understand provider resistance to CDI and considering practical ways to improve documentation participation without relying solely on overextended physicians.
What You Will Learn
- Why some providers may be reluctant to change documentation habits
- How CDI expectations can be viewed by busy clinicians
- Why different clinician roles may respond differently to CDI efforts
- How staffing choices can influence documentation completeness and CDI outcomes
- How organizations may frame CDI as a workflow and performance support effort
Who Should Read This
- Clinical documentation improvement professionals
- Medical coders
- CDI managers and directors
- Physicians and other providers
- Hospital administrators
- Healthcare revenue cycle professionals
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