According to a recent study published in the JAMA, Medicare penalties for above-average readmission rates among patients with AMI, heart failure, and pneumonia do not seem to have affected mortality rates either in-hospital or after discharge.Read More »
Over the past five months, thousands of patients have received notices from several insurance companies that Panos had posed as another doctor in order to review their medical records in coverage disputes.Read More »
In 2012, more than 50% of CDI professionals reportedly earned $69,999 or less. By last year’s salary survey results, however, those earning the lowest salaries ($59,999 or less) fell to just 6%.Read More »
According to the 2018 CDI Week Industry Overview Survey, more than 50% of CDI professionals review outpatient records. Yet, it can be difficult to find resources and practical help on these endeavors since it’s a new area of expansion for many programs.Read More »
Until recently, if you downloaded the PDF version of the ACDIS Code of Ethics, you would be getting a copy of values and ethical principles outlined in the Code alone. However, ACDIS also has a...Read More »
Many of you are preparing for your fall local chapter events and are giddy with anticipation. But, with those fun fall festivities comes a lot of work and responsibilities for chapter leaders to consider.Read More »
Historically, providers outside of the hospital setting assigned their own codes. With increasing administrative demands placed on physicians in the quest to demonstrate the quality of care provided, it is challenging for them to...Read More »