“Many CDI programs have set their goals as: accurate coding, maximum reimbursement, increased case mix index (CMI), and better risk-adjusted scores,” says Cesar M. Limjoco, MD, vice president of clinical services at DCBA, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. “But are they missing the mark? Are...Read More »
As we head in to the final few weeks before the conference begins, we’re continuing to preview some of our speakers, to help you get a feel for the sessions we’ll be offering and put the final touches on your itinerary. This week, we spoke with Karen Chase, RNC, BSN, CCDS,...Read More »
Q:Do you have any advice or guidance on how to conduct chart reviews for beginners in CDI? I am looking for specific strategies and approaches that might help our program, such as viewing labs first, or looking at emergency room (ER) notes, or history and physical notes...Read More »
As a final reminder, our events team has decided to offer a special discount to current members of the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the ...Read More »
Amanda Graybill, RN, BSN,CCDS, CDI specialist at Lewis Gale Medical Center of Salem, Virginia, is the 2,000th person to earn the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential. A CDI specialist for three years, she comes to the profession via case management, med/surg oncology,...Read More »
Even the best of medical care has complications and consequences. Unfortunately, society has not always encouraged the medical community to be forthcoming when these things occur. While significant improvements have occurred with the institution of the “...Read More »
