Sending out newsletters to your local chapter’s members is a great way to keep everyone engaged and in the know of what the chapter is up to. Newsletters can be sent monthly, seasonally, or quarterly—whatever works for you! You can include information such as next meetings and instructions for...Read More »
I’ve been accused of burying the punchline from time to time. When I tell a story at a party, it typically has three or four parts. So, today, I’ll come right out and let you know that if you’re interested in speaking on the national stage in Kissimmee...Read More »
The fiscal year 2022 ICD-10-CM codes have been released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and effective starting October 1, 2022. Still pending release are the 2022 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting...Read More »
According to our software vendor, you can only code liver lacerations as minor, moderate, or major. According to all the educational materials I can find, however, liver lacerations are on a grading scale (grades 1-5). How does your institution code the liver laceration if they only give...Read More »
Do you know a CDI professional who goes above and beyond their daily duties to advance the CDI profession, help their colleagues, and move the needle on CDI outcomes at your facility? Consider nominating them for one of this year’s ACDIS...Read More »
As organizations embrace new and more advanced technological solutions—from the advent of EHRs to the evermore sophisticated artificial intelligence solutions on the market today—CDI professionals find that more of their daily work revolves around technology working well for their needs. When...Read More »