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Explore all careersCDI Specialists ensure medical records accurately reflect patient care to support precise clinical coding and hospital funding.
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A Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) Specialist ensures that medical records accurately reflect the clinical status of patients. You might work in a public or private hospital, or within a health information management department. CDI Specialists focus on the clarity and completeness of documentation to support accurate clinical coding. You’ll review active patient charts to identify information gaps and ensure the facility meets its reporting and funding requirements.
CDI Specialists play an important role in the healthcare system. You’ll need to be analytical and professional and be able to communicate easily with medical staff. You’ll liaise with doctors and nursing teams to clarify diagnoses and ensure the documentation provides a high-quality representation of the care provided to every patient.