ACDIS update: Hot topics on the ACDIS Forum

ACDIS members help each other daily on the ACDIS Forum.

Often those questions posted in a moment of need or curiosity spur on larger discussions among the ACDIS community. Why not join in on one of those conversations? Here are a few hot topics right now on the Forum:

• Changing to Sepsis-3 criteria: Discuss tactics for transitioning from using Sepsis-2 to Sepsis-3 criteria, educating providers, and dealing with denials.
• CDI in the ED: Lend your voice to the conversation on CDI expansion into the ED. Share what’s worked for you or get some advice from those already reviewing these records.
• DRG or clinical validation: Join in on the conversation about CDI specialist’s role in clinical validation and potential collaboration with the denials management department.
• HIM concurrent coder and RN CDI partnering: Share your experience with CDI/coder collaboration and discuss how it can further your CDI program without stretching yourself too thin.
• Bronchial washing versus brochoalveolar washing coding: Talk through the coding advice related to bronchial and brochoalveolar washing and the need for queries.
• “Treated as gram negative pneumonia:” Discuss how to educate providers regarding the use of the phrase “treated as” and share query tips for clarifying pneumonia specificity.

Editor’s note: New to the ACDIS Forum? Learn how to participate here.