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Question

1. Clinical documentation is a critical part of the revenue cycle process. The documentation provides needed information for billing and coding purposes. Discuss AHIMA's clinical documentation improvement (CDI) initiative and how it strives to improve the relationship between medical coding and reimbursement. What do you think is the most important part of a clinical documentation improvement program? Why?

2. People who smoke frequently get heart and lung diseases. Sometimes, treatment might require a transplant. Do you think a person who needs a transplant must stop smoking in order to be eligible for the operation? Explain your rationale.