Tracy Pitts, RN, BSN, CCDS, is a clinical documentation specialist at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, Missouri. She is also a member of the St. Louis ACDIS local chapter.Read More »
Before my time in CDI, in the cold, deep darkness of the ED night, sepsis was an annoyance. Everywhere there was a sepsis flag popping up in the EHR, few of which actually meant anything.Read More »
One of the wonderful things that time allows us is the ability to look back with an experienced eye and either learn from the past or at the very least have some fun with it.
I remember my first weeks as a CDI specialist as if it just happened....Read More »
Several technical errors led to significant recalculations of 2018 IPPS MS-DRG relative weights, according to Revenue Cycle Advisor. One error...Read More »
Some members tell us they start their day with a cup of coffee and the ACDIS website. We think that’s a great way to stay on top of the new and tools available to help you throughout your CDI day. Especially since ACDIS routinely runs polls and surveys to get to the bottom of current CDI trends...Read More »
The fall has been a busy time for ACDIS, filled with celebrations left and right. Between CDI Week in mid-September to ACDIS’ 10th anniversary this month, there seems to always be a party happening. To spread the joy, the ACDIS team has been conducting giveaways on the...Read More »
Last week, the American Hospital Association (AHA) sent a letter urging CMS to take specific actions to address and prevent the problems that flow from hospital compliance reviews...Read More »