Most people in the CDI world have begun to feel the effects of technology on their day-to-day work. Although there may be hiccups in implementing new technology, it does have the ability to simplify and streamline the CDI process, according to a new white paper from ACDIS in partnership with...Read More »
Starting in October, the National Academy of Ambulance Compliance (NAAC) will offer the first ever EMS documentation certification to ensure the emergency personal document the clearest, most accurate, and most complete record possible on arrival at the facility. Those who pass the course will...Read More »
Q: If the principal diagnosis is pneumonia, do I need to also code the symptom dyspnea? Or, is the dyspnea integral to the pneumonia? A: If the dyspnea (and as other...Read More »
Through your ACDIS membership, you have access to a wealth of information in the Resource section of the website. But, that library wouldn’t exist without contributions from the ACDIS community.Read More »
New networking groups needn’t worry about formalizing their leadership structure or drafting bylaws governing their efforts. ACDIS often encourages those reaching out in a particular area for the first time, to keep their efforts casual, informal, and informationally focused.Read More »
As you read last week, the theme for CDI Week 2017 will be “The Wild West: New Frontiers in CDI.” Though the theme offers numerous opportunities for fun CDI Week activities (cowboy hats and boots, anyone?), the theme also speaks volumes about the CDI industry...Read More »
More than 585,000 eligible clinicians could be excluded from the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) requirements due to proposed changes to the program’s low-volume threshold, ...Read More »