Articles for June 8, 2023

CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 23

Note from the Associate Editor: This one’s for the books...the 2023 CDI Week theme is here!

June 8, 2023
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Jess Fluegel

Every year, ACDIS and its members celebrate CDI Week in recognition for all professionals in the clinical documentation integrity field. Make sure to mark your calendars for September 18-22 so you don’t miss out on all the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 23

News: Medicare overpaid $22.5 million because of incorrect place-of-service codes, OIG finds

June 8, 2023
News, Quality & Regulatory

In 2019 and 2020, Medicare overpaid $22.5 million for physician services while beneficiaries were hospital inpatients or at skilled nursing facilities, an Officer of Inspector General (OIG) audit found. This was calculated by...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 23

News: New study suggests ketamine as a clinically valid alternative to ECT

June 8, 2023
Clinical & Coding, News

A new study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that ketamine may be a clinically viable option for patients with severe depression, Medscape...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 23

News: Healthcare adds 52k jobs in May, remains among top growing sectors according to BLS data

June 8, 2023
News

For yet another month, the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the healthcare sector as a top sector experiencing monthly job growth, with 52,000 jobs added in May. This number fits well with the job growth reported every month prior so far in 2023, bringing the average...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 23

Q&A: Reviewing for sepsis

June 8, 2023
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: Would anyone be willing to share how their CDI departments are reviewing for sepsis? A while back, my hospital administration went to contracts and requested that I follow up with physicians and staff and start reviewing all commercial insurance and managed Medicare accounts with...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 23

ACDIS update: Calling all current and future CDI leaders! Don’t miss the newest ACDIS Podcast episode

June 8, 2023
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The ACDIS team posts a new ACDIS Podcast episode every other Wednesday at 11 a.m. eastern, both on the ACDIS website and your favorite podcast app! This week’s topic is one you won’t want to miss. Join us in a conversation with ...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 23

ACDIS update: Join us for an ACDIS Encore, August 22-24!

June 8, 2023
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Have you ever been to a show that didn’t have an encore?

So lame.

But this is why ACDIS is so cool:

Join us Tuesday, August 22 to Thursday, August 24 for the special virtual ACDIS Encore event featuring sessions recorded live during the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 23

ACDIS update: How to get involved with ACDIS this year!

June 8, 2023
ACDIS Guidance

Are you looking to try something new, improve your leadership skills, or find a way to give back to the CDI community? Many ACDIS members and other CDI professionals do not realize the various avenues available to become more involved in this organization. But over the next few weeks we have two...Read More »

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