Medicare covers observation care as an outpatient service under Part B payments. (Medicare reimburses different healthcare providers under different systems or parts—Part A for hospital payments, Part B for medical/doctor’s services,...Read More »
When it comes to dinner-party small talk, CDI professionals often struggle to find an easy sound-bite explanation to the role they play within the healthcare system.Read More »
As you start to plan your itinerary, we’re interviewing a handful of our speakers to give you a preview of the sessions and what you can expect at this year’s event. This week, we spoke with Carrie Norwood, RN, BSN, CPN, CDI Specialist at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham, who...Read More »
While many facilities have developed robust denial management teams and have implemented comprehensive procedures for submitting appeals, one of the more powerful strategies in reducing denials can be summed up with this well-known expression: Nip it in the bud.
There’s less than a month left to receive the early bird rate ($805 member, $905 non-member) for the . Don’t miss your chance to save! To view the conference brochure and agenda, click...Read More »
There is a lot of discussion about how to be a good CDI specialist, but as the profession grows and facilities look to hire new CDI team members, many more people are looking to get into the field. Here are six simple steps to help you set your feet on the CDI career path.Read More »
