Ever wondered how you stack up against your peers in terms of compensation, education, certifications, and experience? This is your chance to find out. Today, I’m pleased to share that the 2022 CDI...Read More »
Recently the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics conducted an occupational employment statistics survey, including results for both registered nurses (RN) and nurse...Read More »
A correlation was found between hospitals with fewer beds and lack of adherence to CMS’ price transparency mandate requirements, according to a new study published in ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research.
Former COVID patients had a 42% increased risk of neurologic problems 12 months after testing positive, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine. The analysis was taken from millions of United States veterans...Read More »
Q: Does your facility currently abide by any policies when it comes to coding ‘obesity’ and/or ‘morbid obesity’ in terms of requirements for the provider to document how the diagnosis has met the Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS) definition of ‘monitoring, evaluating,...Read More »
ACDIS is about to turn 15 on October 1, 2022, and we’re all feeling a bit nostalgic. Hindsight brings a lot of things into perspective, including just how far the CDI profession has come since the association’s beginnings. For years, we have been asking members about their experiences in the CDI...Read More »
by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
The American Hospital Association (AHA) Coding Clinic released their third quarter 2022 publication, but if you are looking for groundbreaking direction or exciting new challenges, you will be disappointed. This...Read More »
Every now and then ACDIS posts a new poll asking for your input! Sometimes polls come from a question submitted by a fellow ACDIS member, while other times it helps ACDIS gather information to shape future content. The data we collect can be of use to any CDI professional wanting to benchmark...Read More »
