Source: Advance for Health Information Professionals

The connection between clinical documentation improvement (CDI), coding and recovery audit contractors (RACs) is actually much stronger than you might expect.  As HIM professionals prepare for RAC reviews and audits, a solid working relationship with clinical documentation improvement (CDI) experts and participation in their programs is essential.

Case managers are also an important part of the equation and should be included in all CDI conversations — especially where RAC is concerned. By joining up with CDI and case managers, HIM professionals can shore up documentation and reduce RAC risk.

Read the the complete article from Advance Healthcare CDI and RAC: It’s Time to Join Forces.