Q: If documentation states, “probable HIV disease,” is that definitive enough to code?
A: In the instance of HIV, the terms “possible,” “probable,” “likely,” and “suspected” would not apply. Per The Official Guidelines for Coding...Read More »
Periodically, ACDIS posts a new poll on our website asking for your input. Whether based on a question from a fellow ACDIS member, CDI professional, or the ACDIS national team, these polls help us gather information for both the CDI community and future ACDIS content. The data we collect can be...Read More »
Clinical validation can be challenging in general, but especially for certain diagnoses. If you missed tuning into last week’s Quarterly Conference Call live, it’s not too late for ACDIS members to access the call’s recording...Read More »
The ACDIS Chapter Advisory Committee is pleased to announce their plans to host two panel discussions for local chapter and networking group volunteers each year! The calls will be hosted in the summer and winter months to help leaders prepare for the typically busy fall and spring meeting...Read More »
My work life shifted substantially in 2020, and not just because of COVID. Up until that point, my role revolved almost entirely around ACDIS’ publications, but at the beginning of that fateful year I stepped into my current role with the...Read More »
