Instances of depression and anxiety were found to be “significantly higher” in patients with chronic pain than those without, according to a new study cited in Medscape...Read More »
Q: Consider a patient who received a hysterectomy two days ago and was later admitted for severe acute abdominal pain around the surgical wound. When the wound was reopened, it was discovered that an instrument had been left in her body. The instrument was removed, and the wound was...Read More »
Over the last few months, many companies have announced plans to shut down their corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
To better understand the CDI community's experience, the ACDIS Diversity and Inclusion Committee is gathering information about DEI efforts at...Read More »
At ACDIS, we recognize that the CDI world is constantly evolving, and physicians are playing greater roles in this arena than ever before. We’re looking to understand the nuances of physician advisors’ roles. For example:
Are you coming to the ACDIS conference in Kissimmee, Florida, May 4-7? Those of you who have attended in the past may recall that the second full day of the event (Tuesday, May 6) is State Pride Day!...Read More »
by Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS
In the evolving landscape of Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) reviews, compliance with medical documentation requirements is crucial for ensuring proper reimbursement and avoiding costly overpayments. The Centers for Medicare...Read More »
Preventable hospitalization rates in pediatric populations have been decreasing in the past 15 years; however, some of the apparent decrease is due to omitting observation stay data, according to a new study....Read More »
