People are human. This goes for clinicians, coders, and for CDI personnel. Mistakes happen. If left unchecked, however, mistakes become habits. Effective CDI programs understand this and take appropriate steps to ensure occasional...Read More »
Sepsis’ complexity and frequent definition updates propose challenges for CDI and coding professionals but it’s also a gray area in clinical medicine.Read More »
New Year’s Day is a perfect time for reflection and anticipation. Tomorrow, though the ACDIS team is out of the office for the holiday, we wanted to encourage you to take a moment to look back over the year, remembering the good times, and considering what 2019 will hold for you.Read More »
As we enter the holiday season in earnest, the ACDIS team will be taking some time off to spend time with friends and family and we hope you do the same! The ACDIS office will be officially closed today, Monday, December 24, and tomorrow, Tuesday, December 25, for the Christmas holiday.Read More »
Building a personal brand is “about competition, especially in the CDI world. There’s a lot of competition in the CDI world, lots of people trying to get positions. It’s very competitive and challenging,” said Brian Cui, RHIA, CDIP, on...Read More »
When we think about documentation that reflects quality, a few things come to mind. First and foremost, does the documentation provide a robust picture of the patient’s condition? Does it include the reason for that condition, as well as...Read More »
