by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
If you really want to see smoke come out of my ears and my eyes roll, refer to CDI as a “retirement job.” I’ve heard such descriptions since I started in this specialty 14 years ago. What exactly does that description mean? I...Read More »
Researchers estimate that since the start of the pandemic, the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States is nearly three times higher than the reported confirmed number, according to...Read More »
Findings from an Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit show that Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan submitted claims with high-risk ICD-10-CM codes that did not comply with federal requirements, resulting in at least $14...Read More »
Have you seen reluctance in physicians wanting to respond to queries related to outcome measures? Certain practitioners seem to avoid mentioning possible severe sepsis, septic shock, and congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbation to improve specific mortality and readmission numbers.Read More »
Are you an ACDIS member but aren’t sure what your benefits entail? Have you been visiting the ACDIS website and using the free materials, but wondering what other information you might be missing out on? Never visited the website and wondering what all the fuss is about?
The ACDIS website houses a wealth of information and resources both for members and non-members alike. If you’re looking for help on a specific CDI topic, it’s very likely the ACDIS website has something that could be of service. Instead of poking through the various resource types, articles,...Read More »
One thing CDI analysts agree upon is that their role does not have a tidy “average day” agenda; everything depends on the needs of the department.
“Today I started with reviewing quarterly provider notes to make sure they are meeting what our policies and procedures say that they should...Read More »
