Q: I have heard that there is an AHA Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM, which states that the exacerbation of cystic fibrosis (CF) should always be listed first. Should we be querying for the specific pulmonary exacerbation of the cystic fibrosis?Read More »
ACDIS has received several queries regarding networking opportunities for CDI professionals working in Critical Access Hospitals (CAH). CDI specialists are playing a more and more important role in ensuring that the documentation provided by the physician can be translated into accurate, code-...Read More »
Following the close of each fiscal year (FY) quarter, CMS releases statistics for the amount of overpayments and underpayments made each quarter. In...Read More »
During its 84th national convention, AHIMA called for improved governance for health information to standardize electronic health record (EHR) use and prevent abuse, according to an October 10, 2012...Read More »
Although Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) showed an improvement in the quality and performance targets related to diabetes, they showed only minimal, one-percent reduction in costs, according to a recent study published in the...Read More »
