An ACDIS position paper sets a recommended standard for the CDI industry to follow. It advocates on behalf of a certain position or offers concrete solutions for a particular problem. All current members of the ACDIS advisory Board must review/approve a position paper and are encouraged to materially contribute to its creation.

Clinical integration of CDI

January 20, 2020
Position Papers
Education

Provider engagement is a core function of the CDI profession. In addition to record review, CDI specialists also teach the why behind the need for accurate, complete, and specific documentation, and assist providers in their day-to-day charting and EHR workflow. But there is no one-size-fits-all...

Provider engagement and the "why"

January 9, 2020
Position Papers
ACDIS Guidance, Education

This paper is the first in a series on provider engagement. The objective of this series is to discuss and define provider engagement and its value in clinical documentation integrity (CDI). It will identify concerns and challenges to provider engagement in today’s fast-paced landscape. The...

Consensus recommendations for optimizing electronic health records for nutrition care

November 1, 2019
Position Papers
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

Abstract
Provision of nutrition care is vital to the health and well-being of any patient who enters the health care system, whether in the ambulatory, inpatient, or long-term care setting. Interdisciplinary professionals—nurses, physicians, advanced practice providers,...

Survey says...ACDIS now the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists

September 11, 2019
Position Papers
ACDIS Guidance, News

Supported by the results of a membership survey, this position paper explains why ACDIS leadership has decided to change the association’s name from the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists to the Association of Clinical Documentation Integrity Specialists.

CDI yesterday, today, and tomorrow: Staying relevant in changing times

June 13, 2019
Position Papers
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

This position paper provides an overview of the clinical documentation improvement (CDI) profession past to present. It explains what CDI professionals do and how their efforts are traditionally measured. It then describes how the CDI profession is evolving to meet the changing demands of...

Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice—2019 update

February 13, 2019
Position Papers
ACDIS Guidance, Physician Queries

“Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice” was produced through the joint effort of the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Both associations collaborated on the creation of this...

Queries in outpatient CDI: Developing a compliant, effective process

January 8, 2018
Position Papers
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion, Outpatient CDI, Physician Queries

The following Position Paper provides an ACDIS-endorsed policy and procedure for compliant physician queries in the outpatient setting.

Developing effective CDI leadership: A matter of effort and attitude

May 18, 2017
Position Papers
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management, Policies & Procedures

CDI departments across the country have brought significant value to their organizations. However, CDI professionals understandably experience frustration when they feel isolated, unsupported, or unable to influence change. Leadership can help overcome these roadblocks. This position paper will...

CDI: More than a credential

March 2, 2017
Position Papers
ACDIS Guidance

The ACDIS advisory board believes that no one credential or licensure can guarantee success in the CDI profession, and that it is therefore limiting to restrict hiring practices to one type of candidate (i.e., RN vs. RHIA, etc.). A strong clinical foundation is necessary for success, but apart...

Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice--2016 update

February 9, 2017
Position Papers
ACDIS Guidance, Physician Queries, Policies & Procedures

Note: This attached paper updates the previous Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice by substituting ICD-9 references for ICD-10. It also amends the prior practice brief by adding the following:

Note: “Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice” was...

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