As healthcare continues to shift toward value-based care, accurate and timely outpatient documentation is essential, making ambulatory CDI programs increasingly important. This session presents a real-world case study of implementing a prospective ambulatory CDI team from initial planning through execution. Attendees will learn about the foundational elements required for success, including stakeholder engagement, data integration, workflow design, and provider collaboration. The presentation will also address common implementation challenges and the practical strategies used to overcome them. Participants will leave with insights into measurable improvements in quality metrics, risk adjustment accuracy, and provider engagement, along with guidance for launching or strengthening their own outpatient CDI initiatives.

This session offers 1 AHIMA CEU.