By Glenn Krauss, BBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, C-CDI, CCDS
In a recent CDI Talk conversation the discussion centered around whether CDI professionals are working with case management staff on the documentation of medical...Read More »
Did you understand the CDI role before you took the job?
When I began and introduced myself to staff throughout the hospital, I can honestly say I did not explain my role really well. To be honest, I was unsure exactly what my role...Read More »
ACDIS is pleased to provide one CEU towards recertification of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential for participation in our quarterly conference calls. Quarterly conference calls are offered as a benefit to ACDIS members and recordings of the calls are available as...Read More »
Earlier this month, CMS released a quick tip sheet “Communicating with your Payers about ICD-10.” In it, the agency listed several questions facilities can use to connect with various payers to ensure readiness for the transition slated for October 1, 2014. Questions include:
Should we query for the specific pulmonary exacerbation of cystic fibrosis (CF)? Coding Clinic states that the exacerbation of CF should be listed first.Read More »
Sadly, there are patients who will not survive their current level of illness regardless of the best efforts of their physicians and their medical facility. The providers caring for these patients are often at risk of underreporting those patients’...Read More »
