While the majority of CDI programs report to the director of HIM, a good number (27%,according to the 2010 CDI Program Benchmarking Report) fall under the supervision of the director of case management (CM). CDI programs that report to CM face a number of challenges but may also take advantage...Read More »
A recent special edition MedLearn Matters article SE1028 outlines four risk areas targeted by the recovery audit contractors (RACs). Of particular concern, according to William E. Haik, MD, FCCP, a pulmonologist and director of DRG Review, Inc., in Fort...Read More »
Recently, we opened the 2023 Understanding the Physician Advisor Role survey, and we’d like to personally invite you to forward along this email to your physician advisors (or answer yourself if you’re in an advisor role).Read More »
By the time you’re reading this note, the first-ever Clinical Documentation Improvement Week will be in the record books. I hope you made the most of it.
Almost since the start of ACDIS back on October 1, 2007, our members have been asking (“clamoring” might be a better word) for a week...Read More »
As a token of our appreciation for your participation, Council members can get an exclusive 25% discount off their personal conference or ACDIS Symposium: Outpatient CDI registration this year only (this is in addition to the...Read More »
Documentation of both malnutrition and body mass index (BMI) affects MS-DRGs’ assignment as CCs or MCCs and can clarify the patient’s SOI as well as the complexity of care required to treat him or her. Understanding the interrelationship between BMI and malnutrition as well as the clinical...Read More »
The RACs have ramped up medical necessity reviews. Determining the medical necessity of an inpatient admission can be a complex process so we have to look at several different places for CMS guidance.
According to the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, Chapter 1, § 10, an “inpatient...Read More »
ACDIS is planning a special Leadership Council reception at the 2023 ACDIS conference on Wednesday, May 10, 5-6:30 p.m. in the Plaza Ballroom/Terrace! If you’re planning to attend the conference, we encourage you to fill out this...Read More »
