After one year, the clinical documentation integrity (CDI) program has become stagnant, and the manager...

A CDI steering committee is a group of interdisciplinary leaders who oversee and guide the CDI program’s objectives, outcomes, and metrics. The committee should include representatives from finance, clinical, coding, quality, and other areas that are impacted by CDI. The committee should meet regularly to review the CDI program’s performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide support and education to the CDI staff and providers. A CDI steering committee can help reinvigorate a stagnant CDI program by ensuring that it aligns with the organization’s vision and mission, addresses the current challenges and needs, and fosters collaboration and communication among stakeholders. The other options are not necessarily effective ways to reinvigorate a CDI program. Expanding the CDI program to larger areas in outpatient clinics may not be feasible or appropriate without a clear strategy and plan. Prioritizing to focus on efforts with the largest return on investment may not reflect the true value and quality of the CDI program. Identifying key metrics to develop program measures for coders may not capture the full scope and impact of the CDI program.