Articles for May 12, 2011

CDI Strategies - Volume 5, Issue 10

Director’s Note: First group of CCDS credential holders due for recertification

May 12, 2011
ACDIS Guidance

It seems to be hard to believe, but we’re approaching the two-year anniversary of the launch of the certified clinical documentation specialist (CCDS) certification. We have made some significant strides in that time and the CCDS is now gaining a solid foothold in the industry. Many employers...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 5, Issue 10

News: CMS posts value-based purchasing final rule

May 12, 2011
News, Quality & Regulatory

A mandate of the Affordable Care Act, CMS’ value-based purchasing (VBP) program will begin in fiscal year 2013, applicable to discharges occurring as of October 1, 2012, according to the program final rule and...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 5, Issue 10

News: Poll suggest healthcare staffing shortage could affect quality improvement efforts

May 12, 2011
News

Nearly 500 healthcare quality professionals indicated that staffing shortages could be the biggest issue facing quality initiatives in the US, according to a poll from the American Society for Quality (ASQ) released May 3.

Forty-four percent of...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 5, Issue 10

News: CMS issues latest quarterly provider compliance newsletter

May 12, 2011
News

Improper coding of MS-DRG 813 (coagulation disorders), reporting an extensive operating room procedure unrelated to principal diagnosis (MS-DRGs 981,982,983, formerly DRG 468), and reporting the wrong diagnosis code or wrong principal diagnosis code for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 5, Issue 10

News: CMS releases latest MS-DRG version, hosts ICD-10 teleconference

May 12, 2011
News

Hospitals can start experimenting with how new ICD-10-CM/PCS codes will translate to MS-DRGs since CMS released its MS-DRG Version 28 Definitions Manual. ICD-10 is expected to map similarly to ICD-9; meaning when coders...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 5, Issue 10

Q&A: Including CC/MCC information on physician education materials

May 12, 2011
Ask ACDIS

Q:I’ve heard different opinions between the coders and some of our CDI consultants regarding the inclusion of CC/MCC...Read More »