ACDIS is proud to celebrate the 3,000th Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential holder, Rhonda Bisby, RN, BSN, CCDS, CDI specialist at Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas.Read More »
There are plenty of opportunities for new pediatric CDI programs to make a difference, but identifying those top query prospects can be difficult, says Karen Bridgeman, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDI educator, at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) in Charleston.
Development of an effective CDI program can only be achieved by tailoring the program to the unique needs of each organization. This discussion focuses on some factors that CDI managers may need to reassess or establish, regardless of whether they are...Read More »
by Lori-Lynne A. Webb, CPC, CCS-P, CCP, CHDA, COBGC
In my experience, providers appear overwhelmed the moment you mention ICD-10-CM education. So, maybe we can disguise our education in the form of improving clinical documentation now. The following are examples of a few areas...Read More »
It’s been nearly two years since AHIMA joined ACDIS to offer the industry physician query instructions in Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice, published in February 2013. Nevertheless, “there are a lot of myths and misinformation about query practices out there,” says...Read More »
Many CDI leaders dread conversations with their financial administrators as they try to gain support in moving from a financial focus to a quality focus. I recommend not having these conversations. Instead, send your CFO an invite to discuss an...Read More »
Many surgeons use templated notes for their common procedures. Find out what information is not included in the template and work with the surgeons and your IT department to update the template to capture all of the...Read More »
While we normally roll out our speaker previews during the week, we were just too excited about the fact that the annual conference is just two days away! Some of you may be boarding flights to San Antonio, and others are anxiously finishing up your last few preparations. Wherever you...Read More »
