How is it November? Fates be praised that it is November. Soon, Thanksgiving and whatever turkey, stuffing, cranberry delights represent your holiday tradition no doubt will come your way. Soon, the start of winter and its lights.
The crisp leaves of fall are almost gone and winter chill is starting to set in. This upcoming winter, you can expect a few things from ACDIS.
First, our team will be taking some time off to celebrate the holidays just as you all should. The ACDIS national office will be closing on the...Read More »
What areas in the facility should be reviewed as part of outpatient CDI reviews (e.g., emergency department, same-day surgery, hospital-owned physician practices, etc.)? Does outpatient CDI include patients in the hospital currently in observation status? Do inpatient CDI specialists review...Read More »
According to a report published by Doximity, the volume and financial value of telehealth visits will continue to increase significantly in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic,...Read More »
Every year, ACDIS celebrates clinical documentation specialists with a full week of activities, education, and fun. This year’s CDI Week theme is ACDIS Cinema—CDI: Coming to an Organization Near You, which aims to bring CDI professionals from behind the scenes and into the limelight,...Read More »
Did you know that nearly 41% of CDI departments are involved in the denials management or appeals process and nearly 40% of their denials come from private payers? Did you know that more than 80% of CDI professionals query, even when the query outcome only impacts a quality measure rather than...Read More »