CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 50

Q&A: Clinical validation of sepsis and clinical criteria

November 10, 2022
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: Do you have any suggestions for when a clinical validation query is sent for sepsis asking for additional supporting documentation if ruled in? We are seeing providers rule sepsis in as a valid diagnosis, but they do not provide additional supporting documentation. We seem to be...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 50

ACDIS update: Register for the final ACDIS quarterly call on November 17 and earn a CEU!

November 10, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Physician Queries

The final ACDIS quarterly call will be held on November 17, 2022 at 1 p.m. eastern and will feature a discussion between ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren and Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 50

ACDIS update: Share how your department develops query templates and policies

November 10, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Physician Queries

With every edition of the CDI Journal, ACDIS heavily relies on the expert insight of its community. Our editors work with CDI professionals who submit contributed articles and write articles based on interviews conducted with folks in the CDI community. For this upcoming 2023 January/...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 50

Meet an ACDIS Scholarship Recipient: ‘Every day is a new opportunity'

November 10, 2022
ACDIS Guidance

Ekta Sharma, MD, MHA, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, a CDI specialist, has been in the CDI field for six years and was the recipient of the 2022 ACDIS Conference Scholarship. Those interested in applying for the 2022/2023 scholarship program (covered in today’s CDI Strategies edition...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 50

Local chapter update: Use an ACDIS webinar for your chapter during the busy winter!

November 10, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The holiday season is a magical thing that can bring people together but coordinating schedules around it is often difficult. If your chapter is struggling to find speakers during this busy time of year for a winter meeting, ACDIS can help. Each local chapter and networking group can make use of...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 49

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: New Journal focuses on CDI opportunities

November 3, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Linnea Archibald

The seed of expansion was always present in CDI. CDI professionals bring a wide array of talents and backgrounds to their roles, and as healthcare has evolved over time, they’ve brought those skills to the forefront to benefit their organizations and the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 49

News: Telehealth not the best answer for ED follow-up care, study finds

November 3, 2022
News, Quality & Regulatory

Telehealth isn’t always an equal or better option than in-person care and in some cases can lead to more issues, according to a UCLA study published in the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA). The study...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 49

News: MGMA reports rising operating costs in healthcare over the last 2 years

November 3, 2022
CDI Management, News

With inflation pressures, staffing shortages, and supply chain disruption, hospitals and healthcare centers are seeing their operating costs rise,...Read More »

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