Q: I have a question about coding HIV and HIV-related illnesses. If a physician documents a patient is HIV positive, should the chart be coded to Z21? What about if they document the patient is HIV positive with an HIV-related illness—would that be...Read More »
This year’s conference, which happens May 20-23, will be held at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida. The resort...Read More »
Though we’re not even half way through 2019 yet, the ACDIS team has already begun planning our 2020 book lineup. And we need your help to choose the topics.Read More »
When I was trained in CDI, ACDIS didn’t exist. I had no encoder to use. There was hardly anyone I could turn to and run a case by. We were a group of 10 case managers, all educated on the fundamentals of coding, the reasons behind CDI efforts,...Read More »
If your hospital owns or works with a home health agency, or if you as a CDI professional are involved in efforts to improve continuity of care and accuracy of reimbursement through improved accuracy of physician/clinician documentation related to home healthcare, please complete...Read More »