CDI Journal - Volume 11, Issue 3

Outpatient Endevors: Ochsner shares physician practice CDI experience

May 1, 2017

Ochsner began its ambulatory clinical documentation excellence journey in 2004, when Medicare implemented its HCCs. Since HCCs affect patients’ Risk Adjustment Factor scores, and ultimately reimbursement for the care required to treat sicker patients, Ochsner needed to determine the best way to...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 3

Q&A: Denials and effective physician communication

January 19, 2017
Ask ACDIS

Following ACDIS Radio on January 11, 2016, Timothy Brundage, MD, CCDS, medical director of Brundage Medical Group and a former member of the ACDIS Advisory Board, answered a few more questions relating to...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 11, Issue 3

Ambulatory CDI efforts: Get thee to the ED

June 1, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

Many programs remain focused on inpatient populations, but branching into the ED provides a good starting point for those venturing into the outpatient arena. Not only does it offer outpatient opportunities, but the documentation from ED encounters directly affects the documentation if (or when...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 3

News: DRG issues in the eye of the OIG

January 19, 2017
News

In its 2016–2017 Work Plan, (read the related CDI Strategies article on the topic) the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) responsible for Medicare billing and reimbursement integrity called out DRGs in two...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 11, Issue 3

Focus on compliance in the rehab setting

May 1, 2017
CDI Expansion, Clinical & Coding

Andrea Johnson, RN, BSN, CCDS, the CDI specialist at Carolinas Rehabilitation in Concord, North Carolina, worked in the acute inpatient setting for six years before making a significant change.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 3

News: Advisory Board applications open through January 30

January 19, 2017
ACDIS Guidance

The 2017 application period for four open positions on the ACDIS Advisory Board opened earlier this month and will close on January 30. The ACDIS Advisory Board is responsible for providing leadership, expertise, and an industry voice for the ACDIS membership. It is ACDIS’ most prestigious board...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 11, Issue 3

Radio Recap: CDI in critical access hospitals wear multiple hats

June 1, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

“Working in a critical access hospital (CAH) lets you get your feet wet in a lot of different areas,” said Ellen Shriver, RN, CCDS, then a CDI specialist, RAC coordinator, inpatient coder, and auditor for Boone County Health Center in Albion, Nebraska, on...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 3

Local chapter updates: Applying for local chapter continuing education units

January 19, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The 2017 ACDIS Local Chapter CEU application is available on the ACDIS web site, on the “Recertification” page under the “Certification” tab. As in the past, there is no fee for CEU applications from ACDIS Local Chapters....Read More »

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