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Defining the CDI specialist?s roles and responsibilities
In this position paper, Brian Murphy, director of the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists, seeks to clarify the role of the clinical documentation improvement specialist (CDIS) and provide guidance in developing appropriate policies, procedures, and job descriptions for CDI departments. The CDIS role is complex and requires expert knowledge of clinical care and applicable coding guidelines, as well as an ability to communicate effectively with the clinical care team.
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