CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 17

Note from the Instructor: CCDS test prep

April 26, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Education

By Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC

I get way too many email messages. Cleaning out my mailbox is just too much work some days. Does that ever happen to you?

But there are certain emails I love to see; particularly the messages from...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 17

Q&A: Can CDI professionals document in the discharge summary?

April 26, 2018
Ask ACDIS, Policies & Procedures

Q: Would there be any legal or ethical issue if a CDI nurse did the discharge summery for a group of physicians and then they agree and sign off on them?Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 17

News: CMS outlines MIPS quality reporting requirements, scoring, extends deadline for study participation

April 26, 2018
News, Quality & Regulatory

Providers should brush up on their MIPS knowledge and review reporting as the first quarter of 2018 draws to a close, via CMS’ recently released fact sheet.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 17

ACDIS update: ACDIS publishes new white paper on the pros and cons of remote CDI

April 26, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

The report acknowledges the need for workplace flexibility and benefits of remote CDI work, but cautions matching such benefits with onsite physician engagement and program enhancements.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 17

ACDIS update: Resources for breaking into the CDI profession

April 26, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Education

This week, the ACDIS team assembled some resources to help you break into the CDI profession.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 17

News: E/M errors responsible for nearly 11% of Medicare improper payment rate

April 26, 2018
Denials & Appeals, News, Quality & Regulatory

A CERT review showed improper coding and insufficient documentation caused most improper payments for E/M services.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 17

Local chapter update: Expanding participation in your local chapter

April 26, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Education

ACDIS will reach out to its membership on an annual basis to promote local chapter growth for those which have a signed agreement on file. Leaders, however, can further participation themselves as well.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 17

News: CMS releases FY 2019 IPPS proposed rule

April 26, 2018
News, Quality & Regulatory

The rule includes updates to quality initiatives and changes to the 2019 ICD-10-CM/PCS codes. Coming in at 1,883 pages, this year’s proposal tops last year’s by 51 pages.Read More »

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