CDI Journal - Volume 5, Issue 1

Director's Note: How CDI can make a difference

January 1, 2011
ACDIS Guidance

You’ve heard it in the media: Hospitals are making people sick and/or causing unnecessary complications. While the problem is much more complex—often a clash of clinical terminology vs. documentation and coding regulations—hospitals are stuck in the middle and come out looking like an easy-to-...Read More »
CDI Leadership Insider - Volume 5, Issue 1

Contributors wanted for ACDIS’ sister publication, JustCoding

January 9, 2023
Leadership Council

ACDIS’ sister publication, JustCoding, is currently looking for contributing writers from an HIM/coding or CDI background. If you’re interested in learning more or submitting articles, please contact Content Specialist Sarah Gould at sgould@hcpro.com...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 5, Issue 1

Tip: Address inadequate HIPAA Security Rule-required policies and procedures

January 6, 2011
Policies & Procedures, Quality & Regulatory

CMS detailed seven shortcomings, including old and inadequate policies and procedures, in its 2009 audits of healthcare organizations to determine compliance with the HIPAA Security Rule. CMS detailed the findings in its ...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 5, Issue 1

Prevent RAC denials: Improve excisional debridement documentation

January 1, 2011
Clinical & Coding, Education, Quality & Regulatory

by Trey La Charité, MD
Every institution reading this column has likely received its first recovery audit contractor (RAC) denials regarding the documentation and coding of excisional debridement procedures (86.22). 

Our hospital is no exception. While we knew that this...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 5, Issue 1

Tip: Form comprehensive query policies to govern both CDI and coding staff

January 6, 2011
Policies & Procedures
According to the 2010 Physician Query Benchmarking Report (to be released later this month) 54% of the more than 300 respondents said they follow AHIMA’s guidance fully. Another 21% indicated they had read and incorporated portions of the guidance, while 7% indicated their facilities maintain...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 5, Issue 1

Founders' farewell: Advisory board shares memories, offers advice

January 1, 2011
ACDIS Guidance

As of January 1, a dozen ACDIS advisory board members will step down after leading the organization they helped create three years ago.This diverse group infused the association with a wide breadth of expertise and also reinforced the fact that CDI is not limited to nursing or HIM professionals...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 5, Issue 1

Q&A: Ready for Medicaid RAC?

January 6, 2011
Ask ACDIS

Q: How should providers prepare for Medicaid RACs?

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CDI Journal - Volume 5, Issue 1

Embracing CDI: Finding professional purpose beyond bedside care

January 1, 2011
Clinical & Coding

by Abby Steelhammer, MBA, MHA, RN

Learning how documentation opportunities can maximize efficiency and overall cost-effectiveness is something to be passionate about. Working as a patient care nurse was extremely rewarding, but as a CDI professional I am now able to affect my...Read More »

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