Articles for October 19, 2017

CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 50

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: What’s so special about ACDIS?

October 19, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

By Melissa Varnavas

In short, the membership. There are more than 5,500 ACDIS members now as we celebrate our 10th anniversary. That’s the size of a city. Sure, it’s not a large city but it’s definitely a community. It’s a community that’s chosen to live together and...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 50

ACDIS update: Looking for outpatient CDI education?

October 19, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion, Education, Outpatient CDI

Over the next few weeks, ACDIS offers a unique set of online multimedia sessions designed to explore the facets of such efforts and provide those looking to this new area the basic tools needed for expansion.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 50

News: MIPS won’t achieve its policy goals, according to MedPAC

October 19, 2017
News, Quality & Regulatory

What’s the main problem with the MIPS program? It won’t achieve its policy goals, say members of MedPAC which met Thursday, October 12.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 50

Q&A: Coding ongoing encephalopathy after a subdural hematoma

October 19, 2017
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: What would be the ideal way to code a case where a patient has ongoing encephalopathy after a subdural hematoma multiple years ago? I keep seeing documentation as a brain injury with ongoing encephalopathy, but is...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 50

News: Senators urge GAO to review risks due to patient record mismatching

October 19, 2017
News, Quality & Regulatory

Five senators recently asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the costs and risks associated with mismatched patient records.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 50

CCDS update: Update your contact info to ensure you recertify on time

October 19, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Education

CCDS Coordinator Penny Richards just sent out another round of snail mail letters to CCDS holders who are more than 45 days late on their recertification. These folks have surpassed the grace period for their recertification and have entered the “inactive” stage.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 50

News: Risk-based population health revenue on the rise

October 19, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Quality & Regulatory, Outpatient CDI

More of healthcare organizations net revenue relates to risk-based population health management activities, according to HealthLeaders Media’s 2017...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 50

Local chapter update: Help the Chapter Advisory Board serve you better

October 19, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

The Chapter Advisory Board requests that all chapter leaders take a moment to respond to a brief, 20-question survey. The results will help the Chapter Advisory Board better understand the needs of local chapters and plan events for leaders in...Read More »

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