The Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists (ACDIS) is proud to sponsor the 14th annual Clinical Documentation Integrity Week. Every year we spend a week celebrating CDI professionals and all they do for the healthcare industry. We also recognize others who...Read More »
ACDIS celebrates CDI professionals annually with a full week of recognition for the profession through activities, education, and fun. This year’s CDI Week theme is CDI in Orbit: Infinite Opportunities, celebrating the cosmic impact CDI professionals have on all aspects...Read More »
When was the last time you celebrated yourself? Too often, we wait until an official anniversary, designated vacation, or obligatory family function to set aside time for celebration. But as I’ve become involved in all the preparations ACDIS puts into CDI Week, I...Read More »
CMS has issued its latest series of change request (CR) modifications to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS), according to a federal press release.
Q: Consider patients who are admitted with cellulitis and have type 2 diabetes mellitus with no neuropathy or elevated glucose levels. Should coders query the provider to clarify if the cellulitis is caused by the diabetes, or should such a query only be sent if a patient has other...Read More »
