Most CDI professionals have worked in a clinical field prior to embarking on the journey of CDI. We utilize the knowledge, experience, and skills obtained from caring for our patients to build the foundation for our CDI career,...Read More »
Whether it is to acquire new staff or merely to avoid reductions in the department, CDI—though it is a critical component of a health system’s infrastructure—must always be able to consistently demonstrate its value to key stakeholders.
To say I was naïve when I accepted the role of CDI program physician advisor would be a gross understatement. All I could think after accepting the offer was, “What a difference I am going to make!” However, once the reality of how...Read More »
by Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, RHIA, CCM, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, CSAF, CCS, CCDS, CDIP
Encephalopathy, a broad term used to describe any diffuse disease of the brain that alters its function or structure, presents significant challenges in CDI and coding practices. The complexity arises due...Read More »
FEATURES 5 Quality nirvana: Cosmic tips on how to achieve a five-star quality rating 10 Case study: Readmissions 15 Inpatient risk adjustment: A natural next step...Read More »
During my first year at ACDIS (almost eight years ago now—time flies!), we included a section on the CDI Week Industry Survey focused on CDI expansion into quality reviews. It wasn...Read More »
In many ways, the yogi is the perfect symbol for quality in CDI. The yogi is patient. He is slow. He focuses on the important things. He asks questions about life and death. He emphasizes—in short—quality over quantity. And, it turns out, he’s not too...Read More »
by Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, RHIA, CCM, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, CSAF, CCS, CCDS, CDIP
Substance use, abuse, and dependence are critical areas within healthcare that impact CDI and coding. With the increasing prevalence of substance-related disorders, it is imperative for healthcare...Read More »
