Six years ago I left a position as the director of education at a large hospital and took on the role of CDI specialist. I was not sure what the role entailed or how I was going do it but knew that with more than 20 years in nursing I had the...Read More »
Auditors have been reviewing medical necessity for inpatient services for years and Recovery Auditors (RA) have recouped millions of dollars in overpayments. Now outpatient providers are beginning to see more and more medical necessity audits, especially in the ED and for evaluation and...Read More »
For many CDI specialists just starting out, finding an experienced mentor can make all the difference. Mentors offer words of wisdom, a helping hand, and sometimes even a much-needed shoulder to cry on. But frequently, mentors gain from the experience as much as they give.
The nomination period for the ACDIS advisory board recently closed, and a nomination committee has begun reviewing the applications for four openings on the advisory board. Per ACDIS bylaws, the committee will narrow down the pool of applicants and put the finalists before the membership for a...Read More »
Did you understand the CDI role before you took the job?
When I began and introduced myself to staff throughout the hospital, I can honestly say I did not explain my role really well. To be honest, I was unsure exactly what my role...Read More »
