For those still trying to straighten out their budgets and priorities for 2017, I thought it might be helpful to reflect on a few larger industry trends that may significantly change the the focus of our efforts related to health...Read More »
I’m asked from time to time what excites me most about the ACDIS conference. Perhaps at one time it might have been the allure of the big cities we’ve gone to—Las Vegas, San Diego, San Antonio, Nashville, or this year, Atlanta—but now the answer is easy. It’s the people. I truly believe that...Read More »
Can you believe it? We’re already just over two weeks until the 9th Annual ACDIS Conference in Atlanta, Georgia! In case you haven’t noticed, this edition of CDI Strategies marks the first our special conference editions. These email newsletters will highlight important...Read More »
Just as government healthcare reimbursement methods continue to evolve on the inpatient side, physicians also now face challenging healthcare reform initiatives for their own services. Read More »
It seems change lurks near every corner we turn this year. While not every change results in significant shifts in CDI or coding practices, many still require our attention. In that regard, the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP) announced two changes in the description of pressure...Read More »
ACDIS will soon be launching a new and improved website. We will continue to provide certain free content to non-ACDIS members. However, to continue enjoying this content, including our free articles, news, ACDIS position papers, and a new job board, you’ll need to register for the site. You can...Read More »
Q: Is it appropriate to assign code Y95, nosocomial condition, based on the documentation of healthcare-associated pneumonia (HCAP) or hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAC)? It is appropriate to assign code Y95, nosocomial condition, for documented healthcare associated conditions. Should...Read More »
