Q: Do you query for acute pulmonary insufficiency? If so, what criteria do you use?
Response #1: We have recently begun to educate our providers (especially cardiothoracic surgeons) on using this diagnosis. We tell them to utilize it for...Read More »
Q: If nephrology or another consultant notes acute kidney injury (AKI)/acute renal failure (ARF), but the attending is not writing diagnosis, should you query? I was taught to have the attending confirm the diagnosis written by the consultant(s) to validate diagnosis, maintain...Read More »
Q: We’re attempting to make provider queries part of our medical record which coding can use to pick up codes. Does anyone have experience with this they could share? We are interested in: Components of a query (complaint query), who to send the query to, who is responsible for...Read More »
Not all CDI departments are directly involved in denials management. However, every CDI specialist plays a vital role in denials management through concurrent chart reviews and collaboration with healthcare providers. Sepsis, acute...Read More »
Every year, ACDIS celebrates all those who belong to the CDI profession with a full week of recognition sharing education, resources, and activities. CDI Week 2024 will take place September 16–20, and this year, the theme...Read More »
Denials continue to be a pain point and significant challenge for every hospital across the nation. Whether inpatient or outpatient, denials are rampant. Denials also continue to strain revenue cycles in every organization. What can...Read More »
