Enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, which increased subsidy amounts and expanded marketplace eligibility to households earning more than 400% of the federal poverty level, expired on December 31, 2025. With no resolution expected from congressional efforts anytime soon,...Read More »
Professional coders and CDI specialists have distinct yet complementary roles, each requiring specialized expertise that occasionally overlaps. Although these roles differ, it is important for CDI specialists to understand coding rules to ensure...Read More »
Q: What are some documentation gaps in behavioral health encounters?
A: Many times, we see a lack of specificity regarding symptoms, severity, and treatment details required for accurate ICD-10-CM coding, as well as incomplete...Read More »
Cardiac professionals may already be aware of porcelain aorta, but it was a subject that was new for me. The case I was reviewing was a patient who was being evaluated for a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) but was deemed unfit for...Read More »
Some of the most thoughtful, forward-thinking, innovative professionals in healthcare are right here in the CDI community, and every opportunity to share that expertise benefits the broader industry! Right now, there are just five days left to speak at the ...Read More »
CDI has often been referred to as the bridge between the clinical and coding worlds, with the unique skill set and knowledge base that allows them to look at clinical medical record documentation and understand how it does (or does not) translate into codes...Read More »
With 2026 in full swing, the ACDIS conference is much closer than you’d think! This year it will be taking place April 20–23 in Chicago, Illinois, and we want to give you an insider’s look on what you can expect. Join ACDIS Director...Read More »
Admit type continues to present a significant risk across hospital operations, driven by limited formal education and widespread misinterpretation of national standards. Outside the National...Read More »
