The partnership between clinical documentation specialists and coders
from Modern Practice Podcast Hosted by Dr. Tom Villanueva and Vizient Medical Leadership Team
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: [email protected] Rachel Mack’s contact email: [email protected] 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 Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Android Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher RSS Feed
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