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1. What is the definition of clinical documentation
improvement (CDI) according to AHIMA?
a) A process of enhancing clinical data to support coding
and reimbursement
b) A process of ensuring that health records reflect the
scope and quality of care provided
c) A process of improving the communication between
clinicians and coders
d) A process of facilitating accurate representation of a
patient's clinical status
Answer: D. According to AHIMA, CDI is "a process that
facilitates accurate representation of a patient's clinical
status that translates into coded data" (AHIMA, 2016).
2. What are some of the benefits of CDI for healthcare
organizations and professionals?
a) Improved quality measures and outcomes
b) Increased reimbursement and revenue
c) Reduced compliance risks and denials
d) All of the above
Answer: D. CDI can benefit healthcare organizations and
professionals in multiple ways, such as improving quality
measures and outcomes, increasing reimbursement and
revenue, reducing compliance risks and denials, enhancing
data integrity and reliability, and supporting research and
education (AHIMA, 2016).
3. What are some of the ethical principles that guide CDI
best practices according to AHIMA?
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