CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 11

News: Code freeze to extend through ICD-10 implementation

May 24, 2012
News

After HHS proposed a year-long delay of ICD-10-CM/PCS, questions emerged regarding the current ICD-9-CM code freeze. CMS confirmed that the code freeze will hold until ICD-10-CM/PCS is implemented regardless of the delay, according to Pat Brooks, RHIA, senior technical advisor at...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 11

Tip: AHA Audit Education Series offers CDI program targets, support

May 24, 2012
Education, Quality & Regulatory

The May 14 American Hospital Association (AHA) edition of its Audit Education Series: Reducing vulnerabilities to payment denials  “advises organizations to take action to reduce their vulnerabilities to payment...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 11

Tip: Add a little 'MUSIC' to documentation reviews

May 24, 2012
Education

By Donald A. Butler, RN

New “variations” on reasons to query physicians was one topic mentioned several times during the recent ACDIS Conference in San Diego. In my opinion, it is also one worth thinking through and addressing head on....Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 11

Q&A: Clinical conversations vs. leading queries

May 24, 2012
Ask ACDIS

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CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 6, Issue 10

Council member Q&A: Pediatric Q&A

October 14, 2024
Leadership Council, Policies & Procedures

ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald sends out “missed connections” emails with questions from Council members on a regular basis. Anyone with experience related to one of the questions was invited to respond and Archibald connected them with the question-asker. In order to share...Read More »
CDI Blog - Volume 6, Issue 10

Q&A: Coding ‘hepatic encephalopathy’ as a secondary condition

April 4, 2013
ACDIS Guidance, Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: What are the pros/cons of coding ‘hepatic encephalopathy’ as a secondary condition? For example, here is a clinical scenario that happened at our facility: A patient is admitted for pneumonia and the history and physical (H&P) states the patient has a ‘history of...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 10

Director's Note: 5th Annual ACDIS Conference underway

May 10, 2012
ACDIS Guidance

Today marks the official start of the 2012 5th Annual ACDIS Conference. We are so happy to see so many CDI-related professionals converge at the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego. More than 800 professionals are here with us to network and learn from their peers and industry experts...Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 6, Issue 10

Reminder: CDI Salary Survey open now until October 25!

October 14, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Leadership Council

It’s time to respond to our first Council survey: The 2024 CDI Salary Survey! As a reminder, Council members must complete 75% of the content surveys throughout the...Read More »

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