CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 53

ACDIS update: Free American College of Physician Advisors CDI townhall

December 2, 2021

The American College of Physician Advisors (ACPA) is hosting a free virtual CDI townhall on Wednesday, December 8 at 7 p.m. EST. Join them for an exceptional event in the field of CDI during which an expert panel will discuss high-yield CDI topics and answer your questions. Upon registration,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 53

ACDIS update: Call for speakers open for ACDIS’ sister association

December 2, 2021

Calling all revenue integrity experts: The National Association of Healthcare Revenue Integrity (NAHRI) is currently seeking speakers for the 2022 Revenue Integrity Symposium (RIS), to be held...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 53

ACDIS update: Two FREE webinars happening next week

December 2, 2021
Education

ACDIS is offering two upcoming, free webinars to kick off December.

First, join ACDIS in conjunction with the American Hospital Information Management Association (AHIMA) on Tuesday, December 7, 1 p.m. EST/12 p.m. CT. This presentation will discuss the new ACDIS/AHIMA white paper, “...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 53

Local chapter update: Consider volunteering for your 2022 chapter leadership team

December 2, 2021

January marks the start of the new year. It’s often thought of as a time for embracing new opportunities and growth. The same can be said for ACDIS local chapters and networking groups, as each January leaders are asked to sign a new agreement form. Often this is when new folks step into...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 52

Note from the ACDIS team: Giving thanks in November

November 25, 2021

We hope you are all enjoying a very happy Thanksgiving this Thursday, spending time again with friends and family now that vaccinations are well underway, and we can all start gathering once more.

“I’m thankful for being able to see friends and family this holiday season after a quiet...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 52

News: CMS releases new codes for COVID-19 immunization status

November 25, 2021
Clinical & Coding, News

CMS released seven new procedure codes related to the introduction or infusion of therapeutics, including vaccines for COVID-19 treatments, effective April 1, 2022. The seven new procedure codes include:

  • XW013V7 – Introduction of COVID-19 vaccine does 3 into
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CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 52

News: Boston Medical Center announces Health Equity Accelerator

November 25, 2021
News

Boston Medical Center Health System (BMCHS) announced the launch of their new Health Equity Accelerator initiative,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 15, Issue 52

Q&A: Antibiotic resistance in possible non-compliant patient

November 25, 2021
Ask ACDIS

We recently had a patient who was on oral Bactrim after a fracture who may have been non-compliant with his therapy but who indicates that he’s fully adherent to his medications. He was admitted for IV antibiotics, was given IV vancomycin, and was closely followed by the orthopedic physician....Read More »

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