So many times in my career as a CDI specialist, there have been opportunities that arose almost by accident. What I mean by this, is that often an “aha moment” or job-related improvement happened when working alongside other departments...Read More »
Quality measures for five social determinants of health (SDOH) domains are currently included or proposed in 21 federal programs, initiatives, or guidance documents, but more progress is needed,...Read More »
From 2011 to 2019, the frequency of the highest intensity care being coded from patient documentation increased by 41% in five states in the United States, according to a recent study published in Health Affairs...Read More »
Q: If a patient is admitted with respiratory failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma exacerbation (and other acute respiratory conditions), which diagnosis should be assigned as the primary diagnosis? Is there a specific rule that requires a “code first”...Read More »
Perhaps the best part of the ACDIS conference each year is the many ways CDI professionals can share and celebrate each other’s successes. Speaking at the conference may be the most popular option, but if your speaking proposal wasn’t chosen or you’d rather share insights in a more one-on-one...Read More »
ACDIS’ sister organization, the National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI), is currently looking for revenue cycle professionals to present at the 2025 Revenue Integrity Symposium (RIS)! RIS is the premier...Read More »
