As the CDI profession matures, programs are instituting career ladders to create advanced positions for seasoned CDI professionals looking for a change in their responsibilities. Whether it be the addition of a second–level reviewer, an educator, or even an informaticist, the options for CDI...Read More »
CMS will make a settlement option available for providers and suppliers (appellants) with fewer than 500 appeals pending at the Office of Medicare...Read More »
When we think about documentation that reflects quality, a few things come to mind. First and foremost, does the documentation provide a robust picture of the patient’s condition? Does it include the reason for that condition, as well as...Read More »
According to a 2017 poll on the ACDIS website, 44% of respondents said their CDI team was not involved with denials management or the appeals process and had no plans to get involved in the...Read More »