Historically, CDI specialists have not included quality concerns in their regular chart reviews, leaving such efforts to experts in the quality department. With the advent of pay-for-quality programs and public quality rating systems from CMS, Leapfrog Group...Read More »
A little procrastination never hurt anybody, but if you’re still planning to apply for one of the three ACDIS boards and committees open for new volunteers, time is running short!
After years of working to engage providers and get them on board with CDI efforts, every seasoned CDI professional knows there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some physicians will quickly understand the benefits of improving documentation to help their facility’s...Read More »
To help foster the participation of local chapter members and connect them with the national organization, ACDIS provides members with multiple benefits. First, all members can receive a discount on national membership fees when they complete the...Read More »
Kenzi Brooks, CCS, CRC, CPC, COC, CCDS-O, is an outpatient CDI specialist at WVU Medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia. She has been in CDI since 2019 and started part time before stepping into a full-time role with the department.
ACDIS: What did you do before entering CDI...Read More »
FEATURES 6 Appeal writing 101 11 CDI-related denials, tracking, and tools for appeal 17 Case study: Medical necessity denials management 25 ...Read More »