Q: Does the provider have to say "acute" exacerbation of COPD or just COPD exacerbation?
A: The best way to figure out the required wording is to take a peek into a code book. If we look at the code J44.1 for COPD exacerbation, you see the word “acute” in parentheses. When words within...Read More »
Editor’s Note: CDI professionals wishing to earn support from program administrators to attend the ACDIS 10th Annual Conference may adapt the following proposal.
ACDIS undertakes an industry survey each year that analyzes trends in CDI so we can report on where the profession is going and whether new areas or developments are emerging. The annual industry survey is part of our mission to provide education and...Read More »
Yes, the ACDIS 2017 Conference is sure to keep you busy, provide valuable education, and great networking opportunities, but make sure you leave some time to enjoy the Las Vegas area.
When you first think of a week in Las Vegas, you likely think of slot machines, shows, and parties. But,...Read More »
The theme for the sixth annual CDI Week celebration (which takes place September 19-23) totally rocks! This year, our theme is “CDI in Concert: Your Ticket to Collaboration.” Our poster, fact sheet, and other materials will be available soon. Please check out our...Read More »
The Ohio ACDIS Chapter meets on March 23 at the University Hospitals’ customer service center in Highland Hills, in the lower level media room 1500. The registration begins at 5:15 p.m. and dinner and networking happen from 5:30-6 p.m.Read More »
In ACDIS’ early years, there were only three or four state, or regionally, focused networking groups. Those groups gathered a dozen or two dozen participants. Fast forward nine years and some of those groups now have rosters with hundreds of names and host meetings with hundreds of participants...Read More »