Over the past year, we’ve been asked numerous times about what it means to be an “advanced” CDI program. No forward-looking CDI program can truly advance unless (and until) a solid base is set—until it looks back over its program basics to ensure that its staff remains wellversed in query...Read More »
A 12-year-old male developed umbilical discomfort Monday and didn't eat much dinner. On Tuesday, he started vomiting at school and the pain shifted to his right lower quadrant. His parents brought him to the ED, where his vital signs showed:
Reading, writing, and arithmetic are the basic elements on which most primary school education focuses its efforts. For us in CDI, accurate, complete, and compliant documentation are the basic elements that
we focus on. This article will...Read More »
The good news is that patients who suffer from septic shock are more likely than ever to recover from this potentially deadly condition, according to researchers at Penn Medicine. The bad news: 23% wind up back in the...Read More »
Development of an effective CDI program can only be achieved by tailoring the program to the unique needs of each organization. This discussion focuses on some factors that CDI managers may need to reassess or establish, regardless of whether they are...Read More »
More than 500 providers, suppliers, billing companies, and clearinghouses participated in ICD-10 acknowledgement testing during its November 2014 round, CMS...Read More »
