In recent years, CDI technology and its various functionalities, benefits, and challenges have been the topic of much conversation. CDI technology is complex and nuanced, as demonstrated in such discussions.
From the initial stages of deliberation through...Read More »
by Jenny Esper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, and Lizabeth Volansky, BSN, RN, CCDS, RHIA, CDIP, CCS
The ACDIS Regulatory Committee is a proactive and dynamic group dedicated to remaining at the forefront of regulatory policies, coding standards, and clinical updates. Our mission is to...Read More »
Of the many opportunities CDI programs are taking to broaden their impact, reviewing pediatric records is a very popular option: About half (49.27%) of respondents in the 2024 CDI Week Industry Survey said their CDI department reviews pediatric cases of some kind...Read More »
When I was asked to write this month’s journal article on the topic of innovation—more specifically expansion, technology, and workflow—one particular “hot topic” came to mind: artificial intelligence (AI). At the outset, we should...Read More »
From the first note in the EHR to the last appeal letter, health records can end up taking the equivalent of a cross-country road trip from the moment a patient walks into a hospital until the final billing of their stay. CDI programs, however, have long since...Read More »
CDI is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, ensuring that medical records accurately reflect patient acuity, comorbid conditions, and the complexity of care provided. Historically, CDI programs have prioritized the adult inpatient population due to...Read More »
Outpatient CDI programs are a unique beast: Though they often appear to be like inpatient programs, upon closer examination, they present their own set of workflows, technical and personnel challenges, and corresponding solutions.
5 Developing new KPIs: What is the recipe for success?
CDI leaders are facing increasing pressure to make KPIs impactful, but it can be a hard balance to keep them realistic as well.
