Q: I recently heard an example where a patient with a principal diagnosis of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and myocardial infarction, which was not present on admission. In the example, they said that this case would go to DRG 282, Acute myocardial infarction (AMI...Read More »
Interested in sitting for the CCDS exam and earning the credential to show your CDI expertise? The first step is to find out whether or not you meet the prerequisite requirements. According to the ACDIS website and the...Read More »
Re-finding your favorite article can be a difficult task. It doesn’t have to feel like banging your head against a wall, though. If you’re logged into the ACDIS website, you can actually “favorite” articles and access them all from one spot when you want to return to them.
Day 2 of the ACDIS national conference is always “state pride day,” making it the perfect opportunity to identify folks local to your geographic region who may be a part of your local ACDIS chapter.
On Wednesday, May 4, we encourage attendees to wear an item of clothing emblematic of...Read More »
The ACDIS national conference is almost upon us, and our team is gearing up for a fun, productive, and meaningful few days. I cannot wait to be onsite with everyone.
We have a few new people on our team who recently asked me what the...Read More »
During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare workers have experienced moral injury at levels comparable to combat veterans, according to new research published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. ...Read More »