by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
It seems like every week I get a question about assignment of the principal diagnosis. This may seem like a basic function of CDI review, but determining the principal diagnosis is key to prioritizing subsequent reviews,...Read More »
According to the January 2022 Physician Flash Report by Kaufman Hall, in 2021 physician practices saw a rise in patient volume, productivity, and revenue. The performance in these...Read More »
Note from Rebecca Hendren, ACDIS director of programming: The following was penned by Melissa Varnavas, ACDIS’ editorial director, for the 10th anniversary of ACDIS. Melissa was the heart and soul of the ACDIS team from the time she joined in October 2008 until...Read More »
by Kathy Shumpert, MSN, RN, CCDS
I started my CDI career in 2008. As every new CDI professional knows, the first year is challenging. But I was not able to catch my breath the second year either, as we began to receive Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) denials. By default, I had to...Read More »
by Jess Fluegel
It takes a long list of qualities, skills, and experience to be a successful CDI professional—it takes an even longer one to teach others how to be the same. In the 2022 CDI Week Industry...Read More »
Every year ACDIS calls on CDI professionals to share their experiences and expertise in a number of ways. Now it’s down to the wire with just a day left to submit your application to present a...Read More »
