Articles for October 2, 2025

CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 39

Note from the ACDIS Editor: Applications for ACDIS CDI Scholarships now open!

October 2, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Jess Fluegel

In our ever-increasing efforts to provide the best CDI educational opportunities, we always try to keep in mind the people who are just starting out on their CDI journeys. Resources such as ACDIS membership, CDI Boot Camps, and ACDIS events can all help you make...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 39

News: Divisions emerge over new ‘viral sepsis’ clinical definition at recent conference

October 2, 2025
Clinical & Coding, News

A heated debate is under way regarding how to properly categorize “viral sepsis,” according to MedScape.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 39

News: Private equity ED salaries decrease by 18.2% post-acquisition, study shows

October 2, 2025
CDI Management, News

Newly acquired private equity hospitals tend to drastically reduce emergency department (ED) salaries, according to a study reported in MedPage Today.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 39

News: Ischemic heart disease death rates decrease, rise in other heart disease deaths, study finds

October 2, 2025
Clinical & Coding, News

A study published by the Journal of the American Heart Association found that ischemic heart disease death rates fell 81% from 1970 to 2022 while deaths from heart attacks decreased 89% in that time span. These...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 39

Q&A: Proper use of new diabetes code for cases in remission

October 2, 2025
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: When is it appropriate to report new ICD-10-CM code E11.A for Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications in remission?Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 39

ACDIS update: Recertifying your CCDS credential? Review this critical information!

October 2, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Do you hold a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential, but it needs to be renewed?Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 39

ACDIS update: New physician advisor tip sheet on AMI available now!

October 2, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding, Committee Insight

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is often listed as one of the most commonly denied diagnoses in the world of clinical documentation. Much of this derives from misattributing AMI symptoms to similar conditions such as chronic myocardial injury and acute myocardial injury, as well as a failure...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 19, Issue 39

ACDIS update: Register for the November 18 AMA and ACDIS-AHIMA Outpatient CDI Workshop!

October 2, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, Education, Outpatient CDI

Join us Tuesday, November 18, for this year’s virtual...Read More »

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