There are few things more frustrating than the “organ system” approach to medical record documentation. Unfortunately, coders cannot code “acute respiratory failure” if all the physician writes is “respiratory system, continue on...Read More »
I’ve never met an experienced coder who wasn’t told at one point or another that they “coded a record wrong.” Usually, by someone with no coding education or experience, typically because he/she doesn’t like the outcome(s) of the...Read More »
With CDI Week kicking off in 38 days (September 17-21, 2018), the ACDIS team wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to the members of this year’s committee.Read More »
The Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) committee released the CCDS-O content outline, which is now available for review on the CCDS-O...Read More »
If your local chapter is holding an event in the coming months, please take a moment to review the list below and contact Associate Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas (mvarnavas@acdis.org) and Editor Linnea Archibald (...Read More »
Did you know there’s another ACDIS committee besides the ACDIS Advisory Board working on writing new white papers and guidance for the association?Read More »