As you may have seen, ACDIS published its 2022 CDI Salary Survey report at the beginning of the week. As a self-proclaimed data nerd, I love the Salary Survey. The data it offers serves as the...Read More »
While Dorothy worried about lions, tigers, and bears (oh my!), CDI professionals involved in the denials management process develop a sixth sense around certain diagnoses known to be at high risk of denial. While some courage, brains, and heart will get you...Read More »
Nowhere does work in the healthcare setting feel more like a courtroom than the denials arena. Hospitals and healthcare systems seek to provide the best quality of care to their patients, but that care can come grinding to a halt if an organization’s billing gets...Read More »
The process of denials and appeals is often referred to as a form of "word game" with players crafting persuasive arguments using specific language to present and counter claims. It’s important to recognize, however, that the stakes are
