A robust and effective clinical documentation program needs a strong partnership between clinical documentation specialists and coders. Yet, rifts can occur between those two groups, and this episode examines how those differences happen, why it is important to cultivate and encourage this vital partnership.

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[00:39] Story of a rift between clinical documentation specialists and coders

[03:55] Conflict is common

[04:17] Value of cooperation

[05:01] Miscoding a helicopter ride to the hospital

[06:48] Taking the time

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