Clinical & Coding

Our first show of 2018 featured special guest Autumn Reiter, RN, BSN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, director of CDI Staffing Services for TrustHCS, and co-host Laurie Prescott, MSN, RN...

Q&A: Clinical validation of sepsis

January 3, 2018

CDI Blog - Volume 11, Issue 3

Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding, Physician Queries

Q: I encountered clinical validation issues where documentation noted a diagnosis with criteria, but the criteria used didn't...Read More »

From the Field: The malnutrition dilemma continues

January 1, 2018

CDI Journal - Volume 12, Issue 1

ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

By Lynelle A. Clausen, RN, BSN
I started working as a CDI specialist in May 2014, and was assigned to oncology, intensive care and...Read More »

Ask ACDIS: Coding POA pressure ulcer after debridement

January 1, 2018

CDI Journal - Volume 12, Issue 1

Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: I understand the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting related to pressure injuries and present on admission (...Read More »

Note from the Advisory Board: Take Time to Return to Basic CDI Training

January 1, 2018

CDI Journal - Volume 12, Issue 1

ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding, Physician Queries

by Paul Evans, RHIA, CCDS, CCS, CCS-P
We have seen our industry grow increasingly complicated each year. With that increased...Read More »

Book Excerpt: APR-DRG and the pediatric CDI professional

December 21, 2017

CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 58

ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

Having been jointly developed by 3M™ and the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, the APR-DRG system’s intent...Read More »

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