Outpatient CDI programs are a unique beast: Though they often appear to be like inpatient programs, upon closer examination, they present their own set of workflows, technical and personnel challenges, and corresponding solutions.
A new study suggests that one in 20 adults experience hospitalization within 28 days of being diagnosed with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to MedPage Today.
CMS has issued a final rule pertaining to hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System rates for the calendar year (CY) 2025, according to a ...Read More »
CMS has issued its latest series of change request (CR) modifications to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), according to a federal press release.
ACDIS developed the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist-Outpatient (CCDS-O) to provide a trusted baseline of competency for CDI in the outpatient setting. Currently, the CCDS-O exam uses the CMS-HCC Risk Adjustment Model Version 24, but the exam will be updated to Version 28 on October 1...Read More »
Suppose you’re a firefighter outfitted with all the tools a firefighter could possibly need—a tool belt, an ax, a truck, and—most importantly—a whole lot of water. Even then, the job would still be difficult. Firefighting is no joke.
