CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 2, Issue 9

Note from the Membership Manager: Celebrating CDI Week 2020 with the Leadership Council

September 14, 2020
ACDIS Guidance, News

​by Linnea Archibald

Happy CDI Week, everyone! It seems fitting that our first CDI Leadership Insider (CLI) edition of the new Council term falls during our CDI Week celebrations. What a great way to welcome our new members to our ranks! Our...Read More »
CDI Blog - Volume 2, Issue 9

Guest Post: Knock, knock: Picking a principal diagnosis is no joke

April 17, 2009
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

by Sylvia Hoffman, RN

There was some controversy on CDI Talk this week concerning the correct way to code a case where the patient had shortness of breath, Pneumothorax, DVT, and...Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 2, Issue 9

2020-2021 ACDIS Leadership Council term benefits

September 14, 2020
ACDIS Guidance, Leadership Council

Whether you’re new to the Council this year or returning for year two, we wanted to highlight some helpful information to make the most of your Council membership this year. This information is also available on the ACDIS website in the Leadership Council section under the “Thought Leadership”...Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 2, Issue 9

2020-2021 ACDIS Leadership Council participation requirements

September 14, 2020
ACDIS Guidance, Leadership Council

While Council membership of course comes with a number of benefits, there are a few participation requirements all members must fulfill on an annual basis in order to remain active and in good standing in the Council.Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 2, Issue 8

Note from the Membership Manager: Looking back over the inaugural Council term

August 10, 2020
ACDIS Guidance, Leadership Council

by Linnea Archibald

While the ACDIS Leadership Council launched back in September 2019, my work with it began in January of this year. In my experience, while the education and...Read More »
CDI Blog - Volume 2, Issue 8

Guest Post: Coders deserve ‘superhero’ kudos

April 13, 2009
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

by Sylvia Hoffman, RN

Hidden deep within the HIM office hides the coders’ universe. These hard working individuals put in long hours at small cubicles, staring at multiple computer screens. They are the unsung heroes of the hospital.Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 2, Issue 7

Member insight: Aligning metrics to CDI’s mission

July 13, 2020
Leadership Council, CDI Management

by Kati Beisel, MSM, RHIA, CDIP, CCS

Healthcare organizations today are under increasing pressure to achieve a value-based equation by providing high-quality care along with a superior patient and family experience—all at lower costs for their patients. While healthcare...Read More »
CDI Blog - Volume 2, Issue 7

Guest Post: Spring ideas to woo physician support

April 9, 2009
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Sylvia Hoffman, RN

Chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks, and jelly beans all bring to mind the magic of springtime. Fill a clear bag with fake grass and a few candies, tie it with a ribbon and attach your business card.Read More »

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