Coding Clinic for ICD-10-CM/PCS, First Quarter 2017, which became effective March 15, provides interesting perspectives regarding coding and documentation for Impell®, an implantable heart pump device that supports a patient’s...Read More »
Due to the demands of the conference, the ACDIS offices will be closed through May 8-16. Should you have any questions regarding a missing username/password, website access, or membership expiration dates, please contact customer service at ...Read More »
Though 93% of respondents to an ACDIS Radio poll review surgical and operative notes, this area can pose a daunting hurdle for CDI teams, said Frances Frank, RN, MBA/MSN/HCM, CPHQ, manager of CDI at Stanford (California) Health Care, on...Read More »
According to a recent study by the University of Michigan, participation in voluntary federal quality reporting programs has a greater effect on reducing readmissions than financial penalties levied against facilities for high rates alone.Read More »
The use of electronic health records (EHR) should be guided by ethical principles that put patient care at the forefront, according to a position paper published by the American College of Physicians (ACP). EHRs can be an...Read More »