CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 26

News: Two new reports show little impact from POA reporting

December 6, 2012
News

When CMS stopped paying for healthcare-associated infections such as catheter-associated blood stream infection and urinary tract infections, the agency expected rates for such infections to decline. In fact a recent study “found no evidence that the 2008 CMS policy had any measurable effect on...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 26

News: BayCare Health settles fraud allegations

December 6, 2012
News

More than $10 million: That’s what Florida-based BayCare Health System agreed to pay the federal government to settle a four-year investigation of its billing for cardiac and vascular procedures, according to a Department of...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 26

Tip: CDI growth depends on record review expansion

December 6, 2012
Education, CDI Expansion

By Glenn Krauss, BBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, C-CDI, CCDS

In a recent CDI Talk conversation the discussion centered around whether CDI professionals are working with case management staff on the documentation of medical...Read More »
CDI Blog - Volume 6, Issue 25

Superstar stories: Tips for new CDI specialists to be successful

June 18, 2013
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Donald A. Butler

There’s a lot to do, but you can do it!

Read, research, and constantly learn: Cultivate strong internet search skills along with multiple and varied sources. Build a reference library.

Network and share: Tap into a group of expert resources such...Read More »
CDI Blog - Volume 6, Issue 24

Guest Post: Extend CDI education to all ancillary staff members

June 12, 2013
ACDIS Guidance, Education

By Laurie L. Prescott RN, MSN, CCDS

Did you understand the CDI role before you took the job?

When I began and introduced myself to staff throughout the hospital, I can honestly say I did not explain my role really well. To be honest, I was unsure exactly what my role...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 24

Director’s Note: Obtain CCDS CEU credit for ACDIS Quarterly Conference Call

November 21, 2012
ACDIS Guidance

ACDIS is pleased to provide one CEU towards recertification of the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential for participation in our quarterly conference calls. Quarterly conference calls are offered as a benefit to ACDIS members and recordings of the calls are available as...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 24

Tip: Use IPPS data to benchmark your CDI program

November 21, 2012
CDI Management, Quality & Regulatory

By Don Butler, RN, BSN

During a recent CDI Talk conversation, I alluded to data available in the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 24

Tip: Take advantage of CMS tips for ICD-10 prep

November 21, 2012
Clinical & Coding, Quality & Regulatory

Earlier this month, CMS released a quick tip sheet “Communicating with your Payers about ICD-10.” In it, the agency listed several questions facilities can use to connect with various payers to ensure readiness for the transition slated for October 1, 2014. Questions include:

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