CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 1

Physician advisor’s corner | Should physician advisors consider obtaining a coding certificate?

January 1, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

by Hassan Rao, MD, CPC, CCS

Physician advisors play a vital role in a successful CDI program, acting as a bridge between clinicians and the revenue cycle. CDI physician advisors advocate for their hospital’s CDI program and its initiatives by improving query response rates,...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 1

Guest column | Advancing patient care through CDI: Insights from the front lines

January 1, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

by Patricia Shirley, CPC-I, CPC

The healthcare industry is a dynamic, ever-evolving field that demands agility, problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. My journey began in the medical front office, where I gained foundational experience that later propelled...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 1

Feature | All knowledge counts: Applying your unique strengths and experiences to CDI work

January 1, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

by Jess Fluegel

What does it take to be prepared for a career in CDI? The only answer seems to be that there isn’t one answer. Many CDI professionals used to work as nurses in various settings, while others might have transitioned from the HIM profession or even worked as a...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 1

Guest column | Admit types demystified: Understanding definitions, governance, and their impact on healthcare metrics

January 1, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

by Penny Jefferson, MSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS, CRC, CPHQ, CHDA, CRCR, ACPA-C

Admit type and admit status are two distinct concepts in hospital admissions, each serving a unique purpose in patient classification and hospital...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 1

Guest column | Doctor of Nursing Practice education for CDI specialists: An analysis of past, present, and future practice

January 1, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

by Nelofar Nagji, MSN, CCM, CCDS, CIC

The history of CDI practice in healthcare systems goes back to 1983 when CMS implemented the MS-DRG system. It gained popularity around 2007 with expansion of risk-adjusted value-based payment and quality measures, as well as increased...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 1

Case study | A dual-aspect role: The CDI educator

January 1, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

by Joshua Raposa

Ideally, the various members of a team each fulfill specialized roles, ones that, when operating in conjunction with everybody else, contribute to the overall end goal as defined by the group.

For most CDI departments, that end goal tends to be twofold:...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 1

Guest column | Acute kidney injury: A hospital harm electronic clinical quality measure

January 1, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

by Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP

CDI and coding professionals are usually familiar with inpatient claims-based quality measures like those associated with hospital value-based purchasing, the Hospital Readmissions Reduction Program, or the Hospital-Acquired Condition (HAC)...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 19, Issue 1

Guest column | CDI and coding challenges related to encephalopathy

January 1, 2025
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management

by Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, RHIA, CCM, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, CSAF, CCS, CCDS, CDIP

Encephalopathy, a broad term used to describe any diffuse disease of the brain that alters its function or structure, presents significant challenges in CDI and coding practices. The complexity arises due...Read More »

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