Q: When I started as a CDI specialist, I learned that when a complication code, such as 999 or 998 series, happens to be the reason of admission, along with another condition also contributing to the admission, the complication code takes precedence over the other condition code. Is this...Read More »
Believe it or not, there are more than 100 volunteer leaders devoting a portion of their lives to ensure that their neighbors and peers have access to affordable CDI education and networking.Read More »
CMS will accept quality measure suggestions for potential inclusion in the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) for future rule-making years.Read More »
Q:What information do you have about physician response to ICD-10-PCS? I am getting some push-back from surgeons. The response I received from a surgeon was, “I want to choose my own words for the surgery that I performed” and “I don’t want a coder picking the words, ‘removal or...Read More »
Hospitals are asking whether or not they really should dedicate the time and money to prepare for ICD-10 implementation. The short answer is yes. Read More »
Since most ACDIS chapters hold their meetings quarterly, it makes sense that networking opportunities in April and May flourished this year.Read More »
