If there’s one thing CDI professionals know quite well, it’s that, “there is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact” (Sir Arthur Conan Doyle). Piecing together the whole picture of a patient’s story is often like following a trail of clues to a smoking gun....Read More »
After a diagnosed heart failure, a single follow-up cardiology visit was associated with a 6%–9% decreased risk in one-year all-cause mortality, according to a recent study published in...Read More »
High systolic blood pressure remains a key driver of ischemic stroke (IS), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) deaths, but specific regional and sociodemographic challenges are also drivers, according to...Read More »
Q: Which codes are required for properly reporting neoplasms in transplanted organs?
A: While there are very specific guidelines in ICD-10-CM for transplantations procedures, there are special guidelines for neoplasms in transplanted...Read More »
June marks a month-long celebration dedicated to commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) culture and community. It is celebrated in June to coincide with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots. We asked the Committee to offer some thoughts...Read More »
Behind the scenes of ACDIS’ greatest events, resources, and education is always a group of CDI professionals volunteering their time and expertise to give back to the community. From the ACDIS conference and our annual CDI Week, to our Resource Library and Quarterly Membership Calls, the...Read More »
