CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 47

News: CMS plans to scale back H&P regulations for ambulatory surgical centers

September 27, 2018
News, Quality & Regulatory

Clinicians working in ambulatory surgical centers may soon have more discretion over when to conduct comprehensive medical H&Ps, if CMS’ proposed changes to the Medicare Conditions of Participation and Conditions for Coverage are implemented.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 47

Q&A: Documentation of CKD and ESRD

September 27, 2018
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: If physician documents Stage 5 CKD and ESRD on peritoneal dialysis, do I code them both or do I need to query?Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 47

ACDIS update: Thanks for a great “mosaic” filled CDI Week

September 27, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The CDI Week pages remain a source of valuable insight that professionals can turn to throughout the year—from the first-hand experiences offered in the daily questions and answer publications to the collective data trends for program and staffing offered in...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 47

ACDIS update: 2018 CDI Salary Survey now open for responses

September 27, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

This 30-question survey should take less than five minutes to complete. The results will be shared with the ACDIS membership in a special report published in January 2019.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 47

ACDIS update: New poll examines CDI ROI expectations

September 27, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Policies & Procedures

The new poll asks what organizations expect CDI programs’ ROI to be annually and offers a range of financial ranges to choose from—from less than $100,000 to more than $5 million....Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 47

Local chapter update: Tips for leaders regarding onsite duties for in-person events

September 27, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Education

With fall comes a flurry of local chapter events nationwide. Whether the event is in-person or virtual, there’s a lot of work to be done and a lot of responsibilities for local chapter leaders to handle.Read More »
CDI Blog - Volume 12, Issue 46

Note from the Instructor: Happy HIP Week 2019!

March 27, 2019
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

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

In thinking about Health Information Professional (HIP) Week, I found myself thinking of how I have interacted with HIM professionals over my years in healthcare. I started working in the hospital in the ‘80s as a candy striper (yes...Read More »
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CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 46

2018 CDI Week Q&A: Outpatient CDI

September 21, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion, Outpatient CDI

As part of the eighth annual Clinical Documentation Improvement Week, ACDIS has conducted a series of interviews with CDI professionals on a variety of emerging industry topics. Kim Charles, CPC, CPCO, CPMA, CEMC, who is the charge integrity manager at UK Healthcare in Lexington, Kentucky, and a...Read More »

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