According to a clinical review published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with acute myocardial...Read More »
Q: I primarily work in the neurosurgery review lane within CDI and am seeking further guidance on best practices for capturing loss of consciousness (LOC) status in cases of traumatic subdural or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Current definitions of LOC appear broad and can be challenging...Read More »
9 Fortifying encephalopathy: Strengthen every link on the chain 17 Bridging the clinical/coding gap 24 PSI exclusions and review structure: Advice from the...Read More »
The most well-attended track at the ACDIS conference year-over-year has always been its first, titled “Clinical & Coding.” Most CDI professionals come from a clinical background and have a basic understanding of...Read More »
by Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS
CMS is signaling a clear shift in how it views risk adjustment, quality performance, and documentation integrity (CMS, 2024a; CMS, 2025). While recent Medicare Advantage rulemaking stopped short of announcing a new risk...Read More »
There are certain words a CDI professional would call both the bane of and the reason for their existence. Sepsis might provide the most visceral reaction if you brought it up in conversation with them, though others like respiratory failure and malnutrition come...Read More »
Professional coders and CDI specialists have distinct yet complementary roles, each requiring specialized expertise that occasionally overlaps. Although these roles differ, it is important for CDI specialists to understand coding rules to ensure...Read More »
