For roughly five years now, the CDI industry has toyed with various ideas about what constitutes an “outpatient” program and how to effectively take successful inpatient programs to the proverbial next level by expanding into “ambulatory” services. Over time,...Read More »
A recent study published in the JAMA from The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice found that accountable care organization (ACO) care management and coordination activities were not associated with improved outcomes or spending in patients with complex needs.Read More »
While the average price for the five ED CPT codes were higher in 2016 than in 2009, the average price for higher severity codes rose at a faster rate than low severity codes, according to...Read More »
Q: We recently had a patient admitted with severe acute meningitis causing respiratory decompensation. A diagnostic lumbar puncture and mechanical ventilation were both performed during the inpatient stay. Which of the two procedures would be...Read More »
Stepping into any new leadership position, even one you’ve been properly prepared for, can be a challenge. Many CDI leaders find themselves in roles they never imagined they would inhabit and have to learn on the fly. The...Read More »
ACDIS’ sister association, the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI), is conducting its second annual Revenue Integrity Salary Survey. Please take a few moments to respond to the survey. Plus, on completion of the survey...Read More »
