Description
This week we are exploring Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) with Dr. Cesar Limjoco, a veteran in healthcare consulting and CDI. Dr. Limjoco shares his passion for aligning CDI efforts with the clinical truth for optimal patient care. You can expect to learn about job entry points for those of us at different levels of training, from recent graduates to IMGs to licensed clinicians. Discover how CDI specialists ideally, ensure patient stories are told accurately through documentation and coding while navigating revenue implications. At the end, Dr. Limjoco reveals how he found his calling in CDI by seeing how he could be helpful to the coders in his hospital.
You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:
www.doctorscrossing.com/episode181
In this episode, we’re talking about:
Uncovering the role of CDI specialists in ensuring accurate patient narratives and billing practices, guided by Dr. Limjoco's expertise and insights
How CDI should align patient care with accurate coding, emphasizing the clinical truth over revenue concerns
Entry-level opportunities in CDI for individuals with or without medical training
The symbiotic relationship between stakeholders in CDI, including physicians, coders, and administrators
Insights into the role of CDI specialists in bridging the gap between clinical documentation and billing accuracy
Dr. Limjoco's journey into CDI, highlighting the organic growth and fulfillment found in making a meaningful impact on healthcare systems
Optimizing patient care through CDI and navigating the evolving landscape of healthcare documentation
Links for this episode:
Dr. Cesar Limjoco’s LinkedIn
Dr. Limjoco’s blog on LinkedIn
ACDIS - Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists
AHIMA - American Health Information Management Systems
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