Findings from an Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit show that Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan submitted claims with high-risk ICD-10-CM codes that did not comply with federal requirements, resulting in at least $14...Read More »
Have you seen reluctance in physicians wanting to respond to queries related to outcome measures? Certain practitioners seem to avoid mentioning possible severe sepsis, septic shock, and congestive heart failure (CHF) exacerbation to improve specific mortality and readmission numbers.Read More »
Are you an ACDIS member but aren’t sure what your benefits entail? Have you been visiting the ACDIS website and using the free materials, but wondering what other information you might be missing out on? Never visited the website and wondering what all the fuss is about?
The ACDIS website houses a wealth of information and resources both for members and non-members alike. If you’re looking for help on a specific CDI topic, it’s very likely the ACDIS website has something that could be of service. Instead of poking through the various resource types, articles,...Read More »
One thing CDI analysts agree upon is that their role does not have a tidy “average day” agenda; everything depends on the needs of the department.
“Today I started with reviewing quarterly provider notes to make sure they are meeting what our policies and procedures say that they should...Read More »
Local chapter leaders have many ways to keep their members informed of meetings and chapter updates (you can find some examples in the chapter events list below). Maybe you want to venture into the world of chapter newsletters and event flyers but aren’t sure where to start.
Those on the ACDIS team know that I am a huge data nerd. Each month, part of my job is to analyze ACDIS’ website data to identify our membership’s needs and interests, helping us shape our offerings and better serve members’ needs. While talking to members one...Read More »
