CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 33

ACDIS update: Newest polling questions seeks to shed light on query responses

July 26, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Physician Queries

A couple weeks ago when ACDIS received a question about queries answered with “unable to determine.” So, ACDIS posted it as a poll to the website.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 33

ACDIS update: Meet the 2019 Conference Committee

July 26, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Education

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to gear up for the 12th annual ACDIS national conference in Kissimmee, Florida, May 20-23, 2019. Nonetheless, planning is indeed already underway. The call for Conference Committee...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 33

Local chapter update: Five tips for identifying new leaders

July 26, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Last week, we covered five tips for identifying new chapter leaders. This week, we’ll pick up where we left off with number six, which is: ask.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 33

ACDIS update: Applications for the ACDIS Symposium Lightening Round, Poster Presentation due August 8

July 26, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion, Education, Outpatient CDI

The agenda is finalized but the call for poster and lightning round presentations is still open. Those selected will be eligible for $200 off Symposium registration. The deadline for applications has been extended to Wednesday, August 8.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 32

Note from the instructor: It’s the principal of the matter

July 19, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

By Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC

My favorite part of teaching our Boot Camps are the discussions which take place as we move through the materials. CDI reviews vary from organization to organization...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 32

News: Fourth universal definition of MI coming soon

July 19, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding, News

By James S. Kennedy, MD, CCS, CCDS, CDIP

At the end of August, the fourth (and heavily revised) edition of the universal definition of myocardial infarction (MI) will be presented at the European Society of Cardiology meeting in Munich, Germany...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 32

ACDIS update: Help the CCDS-O certification program by taking this survey

July 19, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion, Outpatient CDI

Please take a few moments to respond to the survey by clicking here.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 12, Issue 32

Book excerpt: Using CDI to support coding accuracy

July 19, 2018
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

The CDI and coding teams should routinely meet to discuss documentation issues, physician/provider chal­lenges, and DRG variations. Many organizations conduct DRG comparisons between the CDI and coding teams. DRG assignment is an excellent area for education for both teams.Read More »

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