CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 31

Q&A: Diagnostic lumbar puncture versus mechanical ventilation as principal procedure

August 5, 2021
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

We recently had a patient admitted with severe acute meningitis causing respiratory decompensation. A diagnostic lumbar puncture and mechanical ventilation were both performed during the inpatient stay. Which of the two procedures would be the principal procedure, diagnostic lumbar puncture or...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 31

ACDIS update: Learn about advancing CDI with technology in this free sponsored report

August 5, 2021

CDI work has evolved significantly over the industry’s history, particularly when it comes to technology and software solutions. CDI professionals have transitioned from paper charts to EHRs, and now they’re making the leap to more advanced technology and artificial intelligence solutions such...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 31

ACDIS update: Member submitted poll on uncertain diagnoses open

August 5, 2021

ACDIS polls are a great way to get snapshots of data you can leverage to benchmark your own efforts, answer a pressing question, or identify an area of potential expansion or research.

Recently, Regulatory Committee Member Kay Piper, RHIA, CDIP, CCS,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 31

ACDIS update: ACDIS Regulatory Committee “hot topics” include postoperative sepsis coding

August 5, 2021
Clinical & Coding

The ACDIS Regulatory Committee recently posted its hot topic for July, which is focused on coding of postoperative sepsis. Head to the “...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 31

Local chapter update: Are you planning for a larger meeting this fall?

August 5, 2021

Spring and fall are generally the times of year where chapters find themselves holding their two required out of the four recommended meetings per year. These spring and fall meetings tend to be larger, and have the added excitement this year of a potential in-person reunion for the first time...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 30

Note from the Editorial Director: Let there be cake—Two great ACDIS conferences this fall

July 29, 2021
Education

by Melissa Varnavas

It’s like holding a winning hand. It’s like having your cake and eating it too. If you like cake, it’s that good.

Many of you participated in ACDIS’ numerous online events over the past year. Some were one-day intensive, sponsor-assisted events. Others...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 30

News: 2022 OPPS proposed rule released, CMS backs off eliminating inpatient-only list, and increasing price transparency penalties

July 29, 2021
Clinical & Coding, News, Policies & Procedures, Quality & Regulatory

Less than a year after CMS finalized the three-year phaseout of the inpatient-only (IPO) list to be completed by 2024, the agency is looking to reverse course, according to the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 30

News: UnitedHealth CEO says COVID-19 could permanently cut ER use

July 29, 2021
News

COVID-19 could lead to a permanent reduction in emergency department use, UnitedHealth Group executives said during a second quarter earnings call, Think Advisor reported.

As...Read More »

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