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Articles for July 14, 2016

CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 30

A Note From the CCDS Coordinator: You can do what Sarah did, it just takes hard work.

July 14, 2016

Sarah LaSource didn’t set out to do anything extraordinary on July 8. She took the CCDS certification exam—and lots of folks have done that. But she did what no one else has—walked out with the highest score we’ve ever seen anyone get on the exam, either the old or new version.

Sarah...Read More »

CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 30

News: 2017 OPPS rule released

July 14, 2016

Clinical & Coding, News

CMS proposed a number of outpatient prospective policies in the calendar year (CY) 2017 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) Payment System policy changes, quality provisions, and payment rates proposed rule, released by the agency on July 6...Read More »

CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 30

News: New report discusses pros and cons of value-based care

July 14, 2016

News, Quality & Regulatory

The healthcare industry’s transition to value-based care model has pros and cons, according to a report released by NEJM Catalyst. Read More »

CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 30

News: CMS releases 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule

July 14, 2016

Clinical & Coding, News

CMS released the 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule yesterday, with policies that look to expand an Innovation Center program, revise payment for care management services, and collect data regarding global period payments.Read More »

CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 30

Q&A: Appropriate coding for the flu

July 14, 2016

Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: I am never sure of correct sequencing when the admission is for flu, pneumonia, and asthma.The patient presented in the emergency department (ED) with shortness of breath, still tight after nebulizer treatment in the emergency room. The patient was kept for observation for...Read More »

CDI Strategies - Volume 10, Issue 30

Local Chapter Update: Upcoming Meetings and Events

July 14, 2016

News

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The Tennessee ACDIS Chapter meets Friday, July 15, at LifePoint Health in Brentwood, Tennessee. For information, contact Sherri Clark SClark@mc.utmck.edu.
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