CDI Journal - Volume 17, Issue 1

An eye toward continued competency

January 1, 2023
CDI Management, Education

by Linnea Archibald
The role of a CDI professional is not something to “set and forget.” Even after the orientation period is over, the learning never stops. There’s always a need to reevaluate strengths and weaknesses and work on filling knowledge gaps. But this constant learning...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 17, Issue 1

Local chapter update: Tell us your new year plans!

January 5, 2023
ACDIS Guidance

To all our local chapters, happy New Year! We can’t wait to see all you do in the next 12 months. Please remember as you plan your upcoming events and make leadership changes to keep us in the loop! To have your new leadership information and newsletters updated on the ACDIS website, add...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 17, Issue 1

Guest column: Know the limits

January 1, 2023
Clinical & Coding

by Ronald Singell, RN, BSN, CCDS
When reviewing a patient’s chart, we can make use of computer software, Coding Clinic, the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, and clinical and coding references to help us. Those resources are quick and easy to use. But...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 17, Issue 1

Guest column: Friendly fire

January 1, 2023
CDI Management, Education

by Steven L. Griffin, DNP, RN, CCM, CCDS
An article in Forbes lists eight essential qualities that define great leadership. Although all...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 17, Issue 1

Guest column: Should CDI leaders create an evidence-based productivity standard?

January 1, 2023
CDI Management

by Marlene Goodwin-Esola, MSN, RNC
Productivity is a prevailing focus and often-discussed topic for our specialty. The topic of CDI productivity is an enigma to me, and we need to seek further evidence and data to set expected standards. Many of us who came from nursing...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 17, Issue 1

Case study: Construct a compliant query template

January 1, 2023
ACDIS Guidance, Physician Queries

by Jess Fluegel
There is no single query format every organization uses. Though ACDIS and AHIMA have collaborated to provide the Guidelines for Achieving a...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 17, Issue 1

Guest column: How emotional intelligence affects behavior

January 1, 2023
CDI Management, Education

by Shelly Lynette Sepulveda, DNP, MSN-L, MBA, RN, CCDS
Professionalism, communication, and collaboration are extremely important components of the CDI industry. Cultivating the future of CDI demands the ability to educate and support the CDI team to continuously develop their...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 17, Issue 1

Physician Advisor’s corner: Focus on the why of CDI

January 1, 2023
Education, Physician Advisors, Physician Queries

by Benjamin Kartchner, MD, CHCQM, CMPC
Each of us has a unique story of how we became involved in CDI. For some it may have been an early choice or lifelong goal, but I suspect that many of you, like me, stumbled into this work by chance. In residency, I had several attendings who...Read More »

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