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CDI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 6

In the News: ACDIS releases new Code of Ethics for CDI

November 1, 2015
News, ACDIS Guidance

Although ACDIS created a Code of Ethics for its members shortly after its inception back in 2008, as the industry guidance changed and expectations of CDI professionals shifted, changes in the Code were needed to better reflect the day-today encounters CDI specialists face. So the ACDIS...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 6

One step at a time: Career suggestions from the top rung

November 1, 2015
CDI Management

CDI programs are growing— hiring new team members and expanding beyond basic CC/MCC capture. That means CDI managers need to create a comprehensive set of job descriptions and professional expectations.

This added structure will help the program not only hire the right person for the job...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 6

Six steps to help you join the CDI ranks

November 1, 2015
CDI Management, CDI Expansion, Education

There is a lot of discussion about how to be a good CDI specialist, but as the profession grows and facilities look to hire new CDI team members, many more people are looking to get into the field. Here are six simple steps to help you set your feet on the CDI career path.Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 6

In the News: IPPS final rule continues to focus on quality

November 1, 2015
News, Quality & Regulatory

Quality. It’s been CMS’ mantra over the past few years.

Traditionally, the inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) final rule’s release marked changes in MS-DRG assignment, creation of new ICD codes, and payment and regulatory measures.

Such items essentially vanished of late...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 6

Clinically Speaking: Accidental puncture laceration

November 1, 2015
Clinical & Coding

One of the biggest documentation problem areas pertaining to patient safety indicators (PSI), particularly related to PSI 90, stems from accidental puncture and laceration (APL), says Katy Good, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS, clinical documentation program coordinator at Flagstaff Medical...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 6

Outpatient Efforts: Is your CDI team ready for physician pay-for-performance measures

November 1, 2015
CDI Expansion

Providers could see adjustments ranging from negative 4% to positive 12% in 2019, and from negative 9% to positive 27% in 2022 from new pay-for-performance measures. The program is designed to be budget neutral with high performers eligible for additional bonuses. In other words, providers face...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 6

Ask ACDIS: How long should we retain paper queries?

November 1, 2015
Ask ACDIS

Our present hospital policy states that our queries are not part of the medical record. We have several years’ worth of queries and we were wondering if you have a policy on what to do with those.Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 9, Issue 6

Radio Recap: ICD-10-CM/PCS code set finally arrives

November 1, 2015
Clinical & Coding

Ensuring a smooth ICD-10-CM/PCS transition required appropriate planning, education, staffing, and communication, explained founding ACDIS Advisory Board member Gloryanne Bryant, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, national director of coding quality,...Read More »

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