Have you ever thought you’d love to be part of the ACDIS team, working hand in hand with our Boot Camp instructors and the ACDIS leadership team? We are currently seeking a part-time nurse planner to join the fray!
For this position, we are seeking a seasoned nurse with experience as a...Read More »
by Laura Roberts, BSN, RN, CCDS
If I have learned anything among the changes and challenges of the last few years, it’s that we as CDI professionals must be willing to stretch past our comfort zones. Given that many of us come from nursing backgrounds, we are usually willing to...Read More »
by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
DRGs 981, 982, 983, 987, 988, and 989 are “funky.” They encompass encounters in which the operating room (OR) procedure is unrelated to the principal diagnosis. I call them funky because it should be rare that you group to them...Read More »
This year, the 2023 ACDIS Conference is setting out to help everyone in the clinical documentation integrity field Flourish, both personally and professionally—so don’t waste any time saving your seat! To help make the conference...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
The role of a CDI professional is not something to “set and forget.” Even after the orientation period is over, the learning never stops. There’s always a need to reevaluate strengths and weaknesses and work on filling knowledge gaps. But this constant learning...Read More »
To all our local chapters, happy New Year! We can’t wait to see all you do in the next 12 months. Please remember as you plan your upcoming events and make leadership changes to keep us in the loop! To have your new leadership information and newsletters updated on the ACDIS website, add...Read More »
by Ronald Singell, RN, BSN, CCDS
When reviewing a patient’s chart, we can make use of computer software, Coding Clinic, the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and clinical and coding references to help us. Those resources are quick and easy to use. But...Read More »
