CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 32

ACDIS update: Take inspiration from this star-studded CDI Week activity list!

August 8, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Once in a blue moon—every year in September, to be specific—ACDIS and the greater CDI community celebrate the amazing efforts and contributions made by CDI in the healthcare industry. During CDI Week, we work to make organizations more aware of their CDI...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 32

Local chapter update: How to make CEU requests for your chapter events

August 8, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Ask ACDIS, Education

Planning for a chapter training or education program for your chapter? An important opportunity for attendees is the ability to earn ACDIS CEUs for the education they receive during a presentation, which can be used toward their CCDS or CCDS-O recertification requirements. Chapter leaders can...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 31

Note from the CDI Education Director: An introduction, Advisory Board plans, and the upcoming year

August 1, 2024
ACDIS Guidance

by Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS

I am honored to introduce myself as the new CDI education director for HCPro. With a robust background in CDI and a passion for education, I am excited to embark on this journey with all of you. My goal is to enhance our...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 31

News: New Cigna Z code policy requires additional provider documentation

August 1, 2024
Clinical & Coding, News

Cigna Health will begin denying evaluation and management (E/M) codes and supporting Z codes lacking supplemental medical record documentation, according to a Cigna press release...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 31

News: AHA calls for steady CMS uninsured rates for DSHs

August 1, 2024
News, Quality & Regulatory

The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently submitted commentary on CMS’ fiscal year 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule, urging it to maintain an uninsured rate of 8.7%, according to an...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 31

News: Study observes Medicaid, commercial reimbursement disparity along racial lines

August 1, 2024
News

A new study commissioned by Manatt Health suggests that health systems who disproportionately serve historically marginalized populations (HMP) are reimbursed less than health...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 31

Q&A: Multiple questions on queries

August 1, 2024
Ask ACDIS, CDI Management, Physician Queries

Q: The ACDIS/AHIMA Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice (2022 update) states that organizations should develop...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 18, Issue 31

ACDIS update: New podcast on pediatric malnutrition out now!

August 1, 2024
ACDIS Guidance, Education

We're delighted to share that the new episode of the ACDIS Podcast is now available! Click here to listen now!

This week’s guest is Amy Bush, BS, RN, MJ, CCDS, CCS, CDI specialist III...Read More »

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