CDI Journal - Volume 11, Issue 4

Note from the ACDIS Editor: Onboarding lookback: An ACDIS journey

July 1, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Education, Outpatient CDI

by Linnea Archibald
It’s hard to believe my ACDIS journey only began six months ago. As anyone new to CDI will tell you, the mountain of information can be overwhelming. Lucky for me, I’ve never been tasked with reviewing a record and querying. Though I’ve learned a lot in the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 4

News: PQRS penalties on hold

January 26, 2017
CDI Management, Clinical & Coding, Physician Queries, Policies & Procedures

Some eligible professionals (EP) and group practices will get a pass for failing to meet 2016 Physician Quality Reporting requirements (PQRS) due to incomplete updates to ICD-10 code sets, CMS announced January 11.

CMS decided not to apply negative payment adjustments to EPs and group...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 11, Issue 4

CDI educator roles lend focused support

July 1, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The amount of energy it takes to stay up-to-date on all the relevant CDI news can be overwhelming. It can take valuable time away from daily record review duties and activities. One relatively new solution to this conundrum is the addition of a CDI educator—an individual dedicated to the...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 4

Membership Update: Survey supreme—your voice matters

January 26, 2017
ACDIS Guidance

ACDIS released a number of surveys in the past few weeks. Your input matters tremendously as it provides the administration, the volunteer advisory boards and committees, and conference speakers feedback to tailor services to your specific needs. Why not set aside your next coffee break to...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 11, Issue 4

In the news: ACDIS publishes new leadership position paper, physician query survey

July 1, 2017
News, Physician Queries, Quality & Regulatory

“Even if you don’t have a title, you can be a leader if you’re passionate and have a desire to change a process that’s not working,” said Judy Schade, RN, MSN, CCM, CCDS, CDI specialist at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, on the May 18 Quarterly Conference Call. She spoke in regard to...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 4

News: CMS confirms 359,000 providers to participate in alternative payment models

January 26, 2017
CDI Management, News, Policies & Procedures

More than 359,000 providers will participate in CMS’ four alterative payment models, which are aimed at compensating providers for quality of care and thereby delivering...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 11, Issue 4

More than chocolate? Sweet provider education tips

July 1, 2017
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Chocolate is a great motivator. Many a CDI professional has earned inroads with providers by rewarding good documentation habits through appealing to a sweet tooth or two. And yet, CDI specialists say that physician engagement and education represents their greatest daily professional challenge...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 4

Local Chapter Update: Catch up with ACDIS administration

January 26, 2017
ACDIS Guidance

Don’t be wary of reaching out to the ACDIS administrative team—we’re here to help, particularly when it comes to the efforts of local chapter leaders.Read More »

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