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?