Starting in October, the National Academy of Ambulance Compliance (NAAC) will offer the first ever EMS documentation certification to ensure the emergency personal document the clearest, most accurate, and most complete record possible on arrival at the facility. Those who pass the course will...Read More »
As you read last week, the theme for CDI Week 2017 will be “The Wild West: New Frontiers in CDI.” Though the theme offers numerous opportunities for fun CDI Week activities (cowboy hats and boots, anyone?), the theme also speaks volumes about the CDI industry...Read More »
CDI specialists reviewing outpatient observation records are “essentially playing the clinical detective,” said Seth Kirschner, senior manager at the Claro Group, LLC, in Chicago, on the April 19 episode of ACDIS Radio, “...Read More »
By Rebecca Hendren
Outpatient CDI is a fast-growing area of focus for those working in the field. In a recent member poll, 33% of our audience reported that they either have an outpatient CDI program or they are planning to launch one within the next 12 months.Read More »
Over the past week, ACDIS asked its members to choose a theme for CDI Week 2017. Every year, facilities across the country celebrate the efforts of their CDI programs for one week in September. This year’s event takes place September 18-22. To help facilitate the festivities, ACDIS chooses an...Read More »
Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the Revenue Cycle Advisor. For more information about Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCCs), read ...Read More »
What drives a CDI department into the crazy world of the ED? Well, like other areas, the reasons are often as varied as facilities themselves—and the transition may be easier for some departments than others.Read More »
