If you’re looking for opportunities to further your professional development this year, don’t miss this chance! The application deadline to submit a speaker proposal for the 2026 Revenue Integrity Symposium (RIS), has been extended to January 26. This event will be held September 24–25, 2026, in...Read More »
My journey into clinical documentation integrity began long before I ever heard the term “CDI.” In my early nursing roles on the medical-surgical floor, PCU, and travel nursing, I was consistently drawn to process improvement and standardization...Read More »
Calling all writers and educators for our March/April edition of the CDI Journal! This year, we are featuring articles that focus on clinical and coding topics pertinent to CDI, and we would love to receive your submission....Read More »
As if clinically validating sepsis wasn’t complicated enough, adding in the inherent complexity of pediatric health makes reviewing for this diagnosis more akin to jumping hurdles than a walk in the park. Even the international consensus of...Read More »
The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters! Visit your local chapter’s webpage on the ACDIS site for additional information about upcoming meetings. To join a chapter if you haven’t already or to update your chapter contact...Read More »
When I reflect on my first days as a CDI reviewer almost five years ago, I can still vividly remember how overwhelming that transition felt. I came into the role after spending years as an experienced nurse in my previous specialty, confident in...Read More »
Congenital heart defects (CHD) are commonly encountered chronic conditions in pediatric documentation, yet their presence alone does not ensure they are appropriately reported or fully understood within the clinical context of an encounter....Read More »
For many years, malnutrition has stood at the top of the list for CDI efforts. The reasons behind this focus are multifaceted. The diagnosis has long been an audit and denial target in the sights of the Office of Inspector General, which makes it crucial for...Read More »
