Those on the ACDIS team know that I am a huge data nerd. Each month, part of my job is to analyze ACDIS’ website data to identify our membership’s needs and interests, helping us shape our offerings and better serve members’ needs. While talking to members one...Read More »
A report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) shows that Medicare billing for high-level inpatient stays increased over a six-year period, sparking concerns by the government about...Read More »
After summer months of recovery, hospital admissions for non-COVID-19 cases have again dropped to 80% of predicted levels by the week of December 5, 2020, according to an analysis from the...Read More »
A forecast released Wednesday by the American Hospital Association and prepared by Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC (KH), reports that hospital revenues in 2021 are...Read More »
Recently, the patient had a two-day length of stay (LOS) on telemetry, no cardiac related symptoms or complaints, no EKG, no troponins, no cardiology consult or cardiac work-up. The patient was continued on his home medications, which included Atorvastatin and Ticagrelor. I’ve read the Official...Read More »
The ACDIS website has a new way to find out who holds the CCDS and/or CCDS-O credential. The new directory of credential holders allows users to easily search their own (or a potential or current employee’s) name, state, and...Read More »
The ACDIS Regulatory Committee recently posted its hot topic for February, which is focused on a revision to the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting ...Read More »
The first quarterly call of 2021 was held on February 18 and featured three members of the ACDIS national team and two guests. ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas and Editors Linnea Archibald and Carolyn Riel were joined by Leadership Council member Brianna Brown, BSN, RN-BC, and...Read More »
