The CDI specialist role is complex and multidisciplinary, suitable for clinically knowledgeable professionals who are proficient in analyzing and interpreting medical record documentation and capable of tracking and trending their CDI program goals...Read More »
The selection of the principal diagnosis is one of the most important steps when coding an inpatient record. The diagnosis reflects the reason the patient sought medical care, and the principal diagnosis can drive reimbursement....Read More »
ACDIS is pleased to donate $1,000 of the proceeds from the 10th annual conference bookstore sales to The Josie King Foundation, a non-profit foundation started by Josie’s mother, Sorrel King, who delivered the general session address on Day 1 of the conference.Read More »
by Rose T. Dunn, MBA, RHIA, CPA, FACHE, FHFMA, CHPS
To limit exposure to claim denials and external reviews, the best safeguard for a facility is a robust, effective internal coding compliance policy, plan, and program.
Begin by reviewing any existing coding policies and...Read More »
