If at all possible, CDI programs should review all hospitalizations in a facility for documentation improvement opportunities. And all charts truly means every chart, including every insurance product, regardless of reimbursement mechanism (i.e., by MS-DRG or per diem), including the no-...Read More »
One of the (many) great things about our ACDIS members is their level of passion and commitment for their profession and this association. If you’ve ever been to an ACDIS conference, read one of our popular “Meet a Member” profiles in the CDI Journal, or...Read More »
I have enjoyed being an instructor for ACDIS and HCPro for almost three years, now. Having the opportunity to travel across the country and teach others about the CDI profession has definitely been a rewarding experience for me. Even though each Boot...Read More »
Tara Bell, MSN, RN, CCDS, CCM, manager of CDI and utilization review services at United Audit Systems, Inc. (UASI) of Cincinnati, worked in CDI for more than 13 years and in nursing for more than 24. For the past several years, she’s gone above and beyond helping the South...Read More »
Probably the most onerous duty physicians have is the preparation of the inpatient discharge summary, especially after a long or complicated hospital stay. To be frank, I hate doing discharge summaries. I’ll find every reason to put them off. If I look at the current medical records delinquency...Read More »
If you’ve been thinking about taking the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) exam, there’s no better time than right now to get started. The number of people scheduling an exam slowed this year, particularly in the early months of 2016 as folks...Read More »
Last week on the blog, we provided readers with a list of fun indoor activities to keep you busy when you’re not in the conference. If hiking and adventuring are more your speed, though, the Las Vegas area offers a wide range of attractions for you as well.
I recently celebrated my third anniversary working for ACDIS and HCPro. We are currently training a new instructor, and that has made me a bit reminiscent of my last few years and my career in CDI. I honestly think this is the best job in...Read More »