by Glenn Krauss, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, C-CDI, CCDS
CDI is an ever-changing and ever-evolving profession. The following is a sample job description and representation of skills required of the “new” CDI specialist; a staff member who can respond to the transformation of...Read More »
A clear understanding of the definition of principal diagnosis and the factors that play into principal diagnosis selection is extremely important, although oftentimes confusing. The definition of principal diagnosis is the diagnosis that is established after study to be the chief reason...Read More »
ACDIS has received several queries regarding networking opportunities for CDI professionals working in Critical Access Hospitals (CAH). CDI specialists are playing a more and more important role in ensuring that the documentation provided by the physician can be translated into accurate, code-...Read More »
ACDIS is currently seeking speakers to present at the 2013 ACDIS sixth Annual Conference, to be held May 21-23, 2013 at the Renaissance Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.
National CDI Week celebrations will soon be here. This year’s event takes place September 17-21. On Monday, ACDIS members will receive an industry overview survey and analysis. Each day that week, ACDIS members will receive a special email Q&A from industry experts and CDI professionals...Read More »
Have you ever read a history and physical (H&P) report and wondered why the patient was admitted? Have you ever wondered which diagnoses were resolved prior to admission?
If you are a CDI specialist or coder you’ve probably struggled...Read More »
There are now nearly 1,000 professionals who possess the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) certification. Congratulations to all those who have taken the courageous step to sit for the exam and passed.
As a reminder, maintaining your certification requires
The next ACDIS Quarterly Conference Call is scheduled for this Thursday, August 16, from 1-2 p.m., ET. ACDIS members should have already received email instructions regarding how to access the call...Read More »
