Q: Are coders required to report a social determinants of health (SDOH) ICD-10-CM code when a CPT code for an evaluation and management (E/M) service level is based on medical decision-making (MDM)?Read More »
by Sydni Johnson, BSN, RN, CCDS, and Suzanne Santellanes, BSN, RN, CCDS
The CDI specialists serve as a liaison between the clinical team and the coding team. Strong foundational coding knowledge ensures that the CDI specialist accurately identifies the appropriate documentation...Read More »
Between now and February 5, ACDIS is offering a $100 off early bird rate for the 2024 ACDIS national conference, which takes place April 8-11 in Indianapolis, Indiana!Read More »
Education is the foundation of virtually everything that occurs in CDI, whether it be coding, reviews, queries, diagnoses, clinical indicators, etc. There is a discipline and a body of knowledge that must be mastered in order to advance in the field and, most...Read More »
Not all CDI departments are directly involved in denials management. However, every CDI specialist plays a vital role in denials management through concurrent chart reviews and collaboration with healthcare providers. Sepsis, acute...Read More »
Healthcare organizations are positively affected when CDI is directly involved in the justification of medical necessity, reimbursement claims, and the improvement of patient outcomes. When clinical documentation practices are not held to...Read More »
