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 »
ACDIS has grown so much after almost two decades as an association, but each year we look forward to further progress—and that starts with you! We are currently seeking feedback from the whole CDI community on how well ACDIS is meeting your needs as a CDI professional, how useful our educational...Read More »
If your CDI program hasn’t gotten involved in Patient Safety Indicator (PSI) reviews yet, it may only be a matter of time, and this year the 2025/2026 ACDIS CDI Leadership Council has gathered a Mastermind group dedicated to topics surrounding CDI and quality. (...Read More »
