Articles for November 30, 2017

CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 55

Note from the Instructor: Be wary of verbal query compliance

November 30, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Physician Queries

by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC

I learned a lot from my father growing up. One of the main things he taught me was punctuality. His thought was you must arrive 15 minutes early to be considered on time. And, if you were going to be late, just don’t bother going at...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 55

ACDIS update: Sample escalation policy added to the Resource Library

November 30, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Policies & Procedures

Those familiar with ACDIS’ membership offerings know about the Resource Library, filled with sample query forms, policies and procedures, educational tools, and the like. Even if you’re familiar with the Library, though, it can be easy to miss when new items are posted. Just this week in fact,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 55

News: OIG requests $10.2 million in overpayment refunds from medical center

November 30, 2017
Denials & Appeals, News, Outpatient CDI, Quality & Regulatory

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago did not comply with Medicare billing requirements for 57 inpatient and outpatient claims reviewed by the OIG, according to the OIG’s November report. According to the report, this...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 55

ACDIS update: The ACDIS Blog is moving!

November 30, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, News

Starting on January 1, the ACDIS Blog content will be migrated to a new home on acdis.org. This will make it even easier for you to stay on top of all the content, news, tips, and tales from your CDI peers ACDIS has to offer—not just what appears in the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 55

Local chapter updates: Chapter celebrates retiring members

November 30, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Though the latest Kentucky/Southern Indiana Chapter meeting incorporated many of chapter meeting mainstays—educational sessions, networking, and chapter business—it also included a special celebration. Two of the Chapter’s prominent members will be retiring before the next meeting in February,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 55

News: CMS launches new tool to aid facilities’ awareness of quality measures

November 30, 2017
News, Quality & Regulatory

Last week, Kate Goodrich, MD, director, CMS Center for Clinical Standards and Quality & CMS Chief Medical Officer, announced a new resource...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 55

ACDIS update: How to join the conversation on the ACDIS Forum

November 30, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Education

One of the things ACDIS members appreciate most about membership is connecting with other CDI specialists. One of the best ways to do so is through the ACDIS Forum. ACDIS members can follow all their favorite Forum threads by updating their subscription preferences.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 55

News: AHA, other provider groups call for transparency in future CMS payment models

November 30, 2017
News, Quality & Regulatory

At the end of September, CMS called for input on the CMS Innovation Center’s future. The Innovation Center is tasked with testing new payment and delivery models to reduce healthcare spending while improving patient care, according to their website. CMS accepted comments through November 20. Read More »