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Setting Goals and Intentions for the New Year As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and growth. It’s also a time to look ahead and set goals and intentions for the upcoming year. Let’s make this your most successful and fulfilling year yet!  Celebrate Your Achievements Reflect on the milestones and accomplishments you achieved throughout the year. Celebrate successes, big and small, and acknowledge the hard work and dedication these accomplishments took. Consider how each achievement aligns with your values and the goals you set for the past

CDI in Physician Offices: The Time is Now. Clinical documentation improvement is the process of ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of patient documentation, which effectively tells a unique story. This story is conveyed through structured coded data. In the physician’s office, code assignment is completed by the physician. The advancement of electronic health records (EHRs) has allowed physicians the flexibility to perform these functions. While this sounds great, it often eliminates any interaction between CDI specialists and coders at the time of coding. In addition, CDI and coding have been primarily considered inpatient acute care functions. This elimination or rare

Empowering Paths: From Novice to Expert Medical Coders Why is CSI’s Risk Adjustment Coding Training Academy For You? “I’m excited to start my new job next week with CSI Companies,” exclaims Jonna Wright, a current CSI’s RACTA (Risk Adjustment Coding Training Academy) student.   Jonna is not alone on this journey. In just 12 weeks, a diverse group of individuals, including first-career seekers, second-career seekers, stay-at-home parents, and military spouses, came together to master the intricacies of the medical coding field under the guidance of CSI’s experienced instructors.   While several of the students had once worked in healthcare at the

3 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Medical Coding The healthcare industry is full of important professions, all designed to increase the quality of care received by patients. From physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and laboratory technicians who work tirelessly to enhance overall patient outcomes, to coders, billers, and finance professionals who prioritize data integrity–every role plays a vital part. With the growing demand for efficient and streamlined healthcare delivery, coding professionals are essential in today’s market. So, what makes a coding professional important, and could this be the career for you?  Booming Market  The number of positions for medical records

Celebrating Native American Heritage Month November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultural heritage, traditions, diversity, and contributions of Native Americans. It’s an opportunity to recognize their profound impact on American history. One way to celebrate Native American Heritage Month is by educating yourself. There are many books, documentaries, podcasts, and online resources available that can provide a better understanding of Native American history, cultures, and contemporary issues. Native American Artists: Charly Lowry, from Pembroke, NC, is a true musical force and takes great pride in her Indigenous heritage as a member of