Title: Module 1 Instructions
Course: HIM 3620 - TAACCCT Grant > Section: Module 1 - Fundamentals of Clinical Documentation

Introduction

Hello and welcome to the Principles of Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI).  "CDI is a process typically used in hospitals that employs specialists who  review clinical documents and provide feedback to physicians" said Mark Morsch, Vice President of Technology at Optum HealthInsight. The feedback is designed to fill gaps in documentation such as questions about coding, quality measures and overall care management of a patient. This kind of  feedback loop back to the physician is intended essentially to make sure that documentation is high quality and corresponds to care delivered as well as the diagnoses that are being made.  In this course you will understand the importance of CDI and the CDI role requirements.  Although it is not a test prep, this course help get you ready for the  AHIMA Clinical Documentation Improvement Professional (CDIP) credentialing exam. Let's get started.

Readings

- Ch 1: Fundamentals of Clinical Documentation
- Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner article

Lecture

What is the AHIMA CDIP credential? (PowerPoint)

Assignment

Locate a recently published article (lay press, AHIMA, CDIP organization) that discusses the role of CDI in healthcare. Summarize and include reference or copy of article to the Module 1 Discussion post.