In my time supporting ACDIS’ local chapters and networking groups, I’ve noted a particular cohort of individuals consistently coming together since 2021: the ACDIS Pediatric Networking...Read More »
Total United States healthcare spending increased an estimated 7.2% to $5.3 trillion in 2024, according CMS actuaries’ annual estimate, similar to the 7.4% increase in...Read More »
At the foundation of medical documentation and coding is a standardized system designed to consistently capture patients’ conditions and treatments. The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) code set is the global standard for...Read More »
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) offers benefits in medicine but poses risks to medical trainees, including skill loss and outsourcing reasoning that can potentially undermine clinical competence and patient safety, according to a recent...Read More »
According to the 2025 CDI Salary Survey, 31% of respondents currently review neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) charts. And yet, NICU reviews remain a bit of an albatross in the CDI community, with...Read More »
According to a clinical review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with acute myocardial...Read More »
Q: If a provider answers a query and the response requires further clarification, is it compliant to contact the provider by phone or other outside query method, have a conversation with the provider, and then ask/encourage them to add to their note without documentation regarding...Read More »
