by Angelica Naylor, MBA, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS
Most of us know what CDI stands for and what it means. Most of us also know that it is a lot more than the three-letter acronym for clinical documentation integrity. What about the nursing, coding, and medical professionals who do not...Read More »
I’ve heard that when the volume of surgical cases is flat, any movement in the case mix index (CMI) represents an increased complexity of the patients. Can you explain what that means?Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
When you’re looking to enter the world of CDI, filling out your first application can be a daunting task. You may not know what experience to include on your resume, what completed training is relevant, or what interpersonal skills a hiring manager might be looking...Read More »
ACDIS’ volunteer boards and committees are the heartbeat of our organization. The people serving in these groups provide best-practice guidance, review materials for publication, advocate on behalf of the association’s members, plan celebrations and appreciation programs, and much more.
by Linnea Archibald
According to the soon-to-be-released 2021 CDI Salary Survey, nearly 50% of CDI programs are planning to hire in the next 12 months. After budget cuts, staff furloughs, layoffs, and other drawbacks in 2020, this data is likely a welcome sign for CDI...Read More »
In collaboration with 3M Health Information Systems, ACDIS issued a survey in January 2021 to members of the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council. Its purpose was to gather data on the ways leaders monitor impact and communicate CDI’s value to...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
Record reviews are a main component of every CDI specialist’s job. Because of its centrality, when you’re new to CDI, reviewing a record can feel like a daunting task. You may not know where to begin or what to keep track of, and everyone has a slightly different...Read More »
