by Carolyn Riel
CDI professionals come to the field from a myriad of backgrounds. While ACDIS’ previous survey data shows that most of our members arrive at CDI from a clinical background beginning in bedside nursing, the ranks are filled out by those from coding/health...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
Organizations are beginning to realize the value of a well-oiled CDI program and the benefits it brings to the organization as a whole, from correct reimbursement, to accurate quality scores, to decreased risk of denials and better communication about patient...Read More »
by Sharon M. Litwin, RN, BSHS, MHA, HCS-D
The CDI acronym in the home health industry is new to many, but the process is not. That’s because home health staff understand the importance of capturing documentation to support coding, outcomes, quality initiatives, patients’ needs,...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
As the CDI field grows, so do the jobs and opportunities within the profession. More people are actively pursuing a career in CDI instead of simply falling into it or viewing it as an escape from the bedside. Some facilities are creating CDI-specific career ladders...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
“Right now, starting a career in CDI isn’t something that is very fluid for a lot of people,” says Jessica Risner, BSN, RN, CCDS, director of CDI at over 18 hospitals in the Banner Health Network, based in Phoenix, Arizona. “A lot...Read More »
According to a recent Black Book survey, eighty percent of healthcare leaders said their use of data analytics for decision-making and strategic planning is "negligible," reported HealthLeaders Media.
The research found that 95% of hospitals and physician group executives have...Read More »
Q: Upon review of some of my old query formats, I noticed that come of them have a standard statement like the ones below:
“To facilitate accurate documentation of severity of illness (SOI), please clarify the etiology of abdominal pain for this patient based on these clinical
