CDI Journal - Volume 6, Issue 3

VPB hits hospital finances in October

July 1, 2012
Quality & Regulatory

Documentation in today’s records may affect payments in FY 2014, 2015

Fail to reduce costs or fail to meet quality measures and your facility could lose out on those incentive payments—a loss of up to 1% of all MS-DRG payments in FY 2013, and up to 2% by 2017. In July, CMS...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 3

News: Poll, survey indicates CDI salary range

February 2, 2012
News

Of 165 respondents who took part in a recent website poll, 50 (30%) indicated they earn more than $100,000 as CDI program managers/directors, followed by 34 (21%) who earn in the $70,000 range, according to a recent ACDIS Weekly Poll. In order to gain additional information...Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 6, Issue 3

New questions from Council members on CDI software, CDI psychiatric reviews, SDOH codes

March 11, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Leadership Council

If you have experience with the topics, please email Linnea Archibald at linnea.archibald@hcpro.com by noon eastern on Friday, March 15, and she'll connect you with the relevant folks at the end of the day on Friday.Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 6, Issue 3

ACDIS comments on IPPS proposed rule

July 1, 2012
ACDIS Guidance, Quality & Regulatory

Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from ACDIS’ letter to CMS regarding the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2013, sent on June 11, 2012. ACDIS is pleased to comment on the proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 3

News: Vendor survey indicates physician documentation top priority for ICD-10 preparation

February 2, 2012
News

More than 65% of respondents listed improving physician documentation as “the most important revenue cycle-related business process” needed to “prepare for the transition to ICD-10,” according to a recent release from...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 6, Issue 3

Director's Note: Use case-mix index metrics with caution

July 1, 2012
ACDIS Guidance

Many CDI managers use case-mix index (CMI) as the primary metric for determining the success or failure of their program. If the CMI rises in a given month, the CDI staff is doing its job, appropriately querying physicians for the correct principal diagnosis and accompanying complications/...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 3

News: Study finds physicians need more help with electronic records

February 2, 2012
News, Alabama

Transitioning to electronic health records (EHR) is no longer a question of “if” but “when.” Nevertheless, physician workflow and documentation habits continue to stymie EHR effectiveness, according to the findings of a new report published in the ...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 6, Issue 3

Meet a member: Medical librarian learns tips from ACDIS

July 1, 2012
Education

Debra “Debi” G. Warner serves as the clinical librarian for Anthelio Healthcare Solutions, Inc., in San Antonio. She has a master’s degree in library and information science and received her Academy of Health Information Professionals (AHIP) certification from the Medical Library Association.Read More »

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