What is an ACDIS white paper?

An ACDIS white paper discusses CDI best practice, advances new ideas, increases knowledge, or offers administrative simplification. It can be written by a board member or a smaller subset of the board, or written by an external source and reviewed by the board. It is less formal than an ACDIS position paper. Note that sponsored content does not imply ACDIS endorsement.

Physician queries and the use of prior information: Reevaluating the role of the CDI specialist

September 23, 2015
White Papers
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding, Physician Queries

The electronic health record (EHR) has been a game-changer for CDI specialists. Information that was once buried in storage and hard to access is now at the fingertips of physicians and CDI specialists, leading to a more detailed reference and a richer picture of a patient’s medical history....

Ten things you need to know about ICD-10--and tell your physicians

May 1, 2015
White Papers
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding, Physician Queries, Education

The sky is falling, the sky is falling! ICD-10 is coming, and the world as we know it is doomed! That’s what some in the healthcare industry would have you believe, at least. But in truth, the hysteria created by the proposed ICD-10 changes has caused unneeded stress and resistance among...

Cornerstone of CDI success: Build a strong foundation

March 1, 2015
White Papers
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management, Policies & Procedures

CDI programs have enjoyed rapid growth across the nation. But it’s critical to begin with a strong foundation.

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