Conference Materials

Laura Anderson, RN, BSN, CCDS
Anita Schmidt, BS, RHIA

This session will address overdose, poisoning, adverse and toxic effects, and underdosing. Content will cover chapter-specific guidelines and sequencing of these events, and American Hospital Association Coding Clinic®...

Vaughn Matacale, MD, CCDS
Christopher Evans, MD, MPH

ECU Health has developed a multitiered approach to improve comorbidity capture as part of a CDI initiative across its nine hospitals in eastern North Carolina. This session will describe the development, implementation,...

Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRC
Teri Rice, RN, MSN, MBA, MHA, CHC

CDI can collaborate with case management/utilization review (UR) teams to better manage medical necessity denials. CDI’s focus is usually on clinical validation, but medical necessity/level-of-care...

Brianna Brown, MSN, BSN, RN-BC
Dana Jones, BSN, RN, CCDS

Regulatory agencies’ specifications and guidelines can create conflict among departments that are all working toward the same goal: quality patient care that is accurately reflected in the medical record. Learn how...

Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS

A purpose-driven CDI program emphasizes the importance of aligning CDI efforts with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives. Successful CDI programs leverage collaboration between CDI professionals, physicians, nurses,...

Michelle Rivoli, MHA, BSN, RN, CCDS
Rhoda Chism, MHL, RN, CCDS, CCS, CPHQ

We’ve all asked ourselves, “To query or not to query?” but perhaps the more important question is, “How do I query with confidence?” Documentation clarification is a fundamental responsibility of a...

Amy Bush, BS, RN, MJ, CCDS, CCS
Jeff Morris, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS

While often viewed as a component of the larger adult CDI world, pediatric CDI has its own identity. Pediatric clinical and coding nuances differ from their adult counterparts, often necessitating CDI subject...

Karen Elmore, BSN, RN, CCDS
Nancy Williams, MD

This session is designed to empower CDI professionals with the knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate clinical guideline development and provide them with the tools to successfully appeal denials. Through practical case...

Julie Morales, BSN, RN, CCDS
Dawn Vitalone, RN, CCDS, CIC

Healthcare systems and CDI program leaders place great importance on quality. However, with numerous areas to consider, such as Medicare star ratings, Patient Safety Indicators, and Elixhauser, it can be daunting to...

Angelica Cage, MBA, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, CDIP
Chinedum Mogbo, MBBS, MBA, MsHIM, RHIA, CDIP, CCDS, CCS
Nicole Tebo, RN, BSN, CCDS
Moderated by Linnea Archibald

Join members of the ACDIS Diversity and Inclusion Committee for a panel discussion about the CDI...