ACDIS Guidance

By Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS

Connect CDI, utilization review, and case management before the patient is discharged...Read More »

Still reeling from the 10^th annual ACDIS conference in Las Vegas? Thrilled by the sessions and excited to share what you learned with...Read More »

What drives a CDI department into the crazy world of the ED? Well, like other areas, the reasons are often as varied as facilities themselves—and...Read More »

by Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP

I recently taught a CDI Boot Camp at a large, multi-site organization, with attendees...Read More »

By Fran Jurcak, MSN, RN, CCDS

The CDI specialist role is complex and multidisciplinary, suitable for clinically knowledgeable...Read More »

Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the ...Read More »

by Adrienne Commeree, CPC, CPMA, CCS, CEMC, CPIP

The selection of the principal diagnosis is one of the most important steps when...Read More »

“Working in a critical access hospital (CAH) lets you get your feet wet in a lot of different areas,” said Ellen Shriver, RN, CCDS, then a CDI...Read More »

Many programs remain focused on inpatient populations, but branching into the ED provides a good starting point for those venturing into the...Read More »