CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 19

News: Medicare Part A fully funded until 2036, report says

May 9, 2024
News

The Medicare Board of Trustees has released its annual report on the status of the Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund—the institution responsible for funding Medicare. According to the fact sheet, the Board of Trustees found that the “Social...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 19

News: Physician reimbursement decreased 2.3% between 2005 and 2021, research shows

May 9, 2024
News

A new report issued by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute suggests that, despite a 45.5% increase in patient services, physician reimbursement has...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 19

Q&A: Querying a consultant’s documentation

May 9, 2024
Ask ACDIS, Physician Queries

Q: If nephrology or another consultant notes acute kidney injury (AKI)/acute renal failure (ARF), but the attending is not writing diagnosis, should you query? I was taught to have the attending confirm the diagnosis written by the consultant(s) to validate diagnosis, maintain...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 19

ACDIS update: New podcast on annual wellness visits out now!

May 9, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

According to the 2023 CDI Week Industry Survey, just under 27% of respondents currently review outpatient records. When examining physician practice records, that number was even smaller (9.2%).

However, for...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 19

ACDIS update: Relive incredible clinical and coding sessions at ACDIS Encore!

May 9, 2024
ACDIS Guidance

Join us this summer for ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online! This virtual event takes place Tuesday, August 13–Thursday, August 15 and features sessions recorded live from the Clinical & Coding track at the 2024 ACDIS National...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 19

ACDIS update: Join our ACDIS Quarterly Call and learn about mentoring!

May 9, 2024
ACDIS Guidance

Are you an ACDIS member interested in learning more about mentoring in CDI? Join us for our next ACDIS Quarterly Conference Call  on Thursday, May 23, 2024, and earn one ACDIS CEU!

Be sure to use...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 19

Local chapter update: Use this solicitation sample to reach out to future speakers!

May 9, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Are you looking to get a speaker for your local chapter but are unsure how to approach them?

Not a problem! Use our ACDIS Local Chapter Leadership Toolkit, check out our...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 18

Note from the ACDIS Editor: Engage yourself in the newest CDI Journal!

May 2, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education, News

by Jess Fluegel

When spring shows her dewy face, an undeniable phenomenon occurs—birds begin to nest, relationships blossom, and wedding venues are booked out for the foreseeable future. Flu season, at last, has (mostly) given up the ghost. With sunnier, more positive outlooks...Read More »

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