Q: I realize that if the body mass index (BMI) of a patient is documented by nurses and dieticians, it can be coded if the physician documents the clinical significance (i.e., morbid obesity). However, if the BMI is documented by a patient care tech or nursing ward secretary in...Read More »
Welcome to the 2025/2026 Council term! It’s hard to believe, but this is our seventh Council term and I’m looking forward to getting to know all of you over the next year. This year, we’ve welcomed more leaders into the Council ranks than ever before...Read More »
More than 1,000 CDI professionals now hold the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification. ACDIS publishes the list of those who earned their certification on a quarterly basis. The latest list is available on the “...Read More »
Whether you’re brand new to the ACDIS Leadership Council or you’re returning for your seventh term, we want to remind you of the full range of benefits that are available to you!Read More »
Of course, while Council membership comes with a number of benefits, there are a few annual participation requirements all members must fulfill to remain active and in good standing in the Council.Read More »
