CDI Journal - Volume 14, Issue 2

Guest column: The evolution of outpatient queries

March 1, 2020
Outpatient CDI, Physician Queries

by Jessica Vaughn, MSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRC
A few years back, I watched a video titled The Evolution of Dance, performed by Judson Laipply. Through his renditions of hits like Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog,” John Travolta’s “Greased Lightning,” Michael Jackson’s “Thriller,” or AC/...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 14, Issue 2

Queries under the microscope: Compliance audits

March 1, 2020
Physician Queries, Policies & Procedures

All queries, regardless of their origin, are bound to follow the ACDIS/AHIMA “Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 14, Issue 2

Ask ACDIS: Queries as part of the permanent medical record

March 1, 2020
Ask ACDIS, Physician Queries

Q: Most of the hospitals in our system make the query a progress note in the patient’s medical record. The provider puts an “X” by the appropriate answer choice and signs the note. At that point, the query is part of the permanent medical record and can be used for coding....Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 14, Issue 2

Coding Corner: Six things coders wish providers knew about neoplasm coding, documentation

March 1, 2020
Clinical & Coding

by Sarah Nehring, CCS, CCDS
In my experience, some of the largest disconnects between provider and coder thinking occur when it comes to neoplasm-related admissions. Consequently, it’s also where some of the greatest query frustration occurs. To help ease some of the consternation...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 14, Issue 2

Podcast recap: Easing physician burnout, improving engagement

March 1, 2020
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Within the constantly evolving healthcare landscape, physicians are under more and more pressure to not only provide exceptional patient care and correctly diagnose patients, but also undertake an increasing amount of administrative tasks. A recent study published in the...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 14, Issue 2

Physician Advisor's Corner: Got queries? They need to be compliant

March 1, 2020
Physician Queries, Policies & Procedures

by Trey La Charité, MD, FACP, SFHM, CCS, CCDS
Let’s face it: Our organizations are under tremendous scrutiny. As the healthcare dollar shrinks, all payers strive to minimize patient care expenses to maintain profit margins. While the upfront denial of medical services is the...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 14, Issue 2

Meet a Member: CDI offered him a chance to remain in healthcare

March 1, 2020
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Brian Simpson, MS, RRT, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CCDS-O, CCS-P, CRC, is a CDI professional at Penn Highlands Healthcare in DuBois, Pennsylvania. He has been in the CDI field for just over four years.

ACDIS: What did you do before entering CDI?
Simpson: For more...Read More »
CDI Blog - Volume 14, Issue 1

Guest post: Querying for AKI after a kidney transplant

January 5, 2021
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

by Howard Rodenberg, MD, MPH, CCDS

Charles Dickens’ novel Great Expectations is a coming-of-age story, full of lively characters and an insightful exploration of themes such as wealth and poverty, love and rejection, and the triumph of good over evil. At least that’s...Read More »

Pages