For some of us, part of seizing life is growing our careers in ways that feel enriching and give us professional satisfaction. For those in the ACDIS community, that may mean earning that CCDS credential, taking more of a leadership role at your organization,...Read More »
From 2017 to 2021, the top 5% of doctors who conducted atherectomies (about 90 physicians) accounted for more than a third of all procedures and government payments, according to a ...Read More »
Q: If documentation states, “probable HIV disease,” is that definitive enough to code?
A: In the instance of HIV, the terms “possible,” “probable,” “likely,” and “suspected” would not apply. Per The Official Guidelines for Coding...Read More »
Periodically, ACDIS posts a new poll on our website asking for your input. Whether based on a question from a fellow ACDIS member, CDI professional, or the ACDIS national team, these polls help us gather information for both the CDI community and future ACDIS content. The data we collect can be...Read More »
Clinical validation can be challenging in general, but especially for certain diagnoses. If you missed tuning into last week’s Quarterly Conference Call live, it’s not too late for ACDIS members to access the call’s recording...Read More »
Margaret Layton, BSN, RN CCDS,...