Q: Over the years I have heard differing opinions regarding whether clinical or coding expertise should be weighed more during the concurrent record review process. I have been told many times to “think like a coder,” and “not get to clinical when you are looking at the chart.”...Read More »
Editor’s Note:CDI Talk (2017 edit: now ACDIS Forum) is a networking forum for ACDIS members, in which members ask pressing questions and garner the opinion and expertise of their peers. Pediatric CDI Talk is a forum specifically designed for CDI specialists in...Read More »
After the big news about the ICD-10 delay, you may be wondering what it means for the 7th Annual ACDIS Conference. Perhaps you may even be debating whether it’s still...Read More »
Hospitals hired nearly 13,000 more people in March than February and about 3,000 more people than a year ago, according to reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment at the nation's hospitals rose by 0.08% in March to a...Read More »
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently released its fiscal year (FY) 2014–2018 strategic plan, which outlines four core goals.Read More »
Q: Is it is okay to alter, add to, or take back a query form after the physician answers it?
A: There are two basic situations that support the need for a query. The first and most common situation is when there is evidence of an incomplete, vague, or missing diagnosis...Read More »
As I embark on the start-up of a new CDI program for my health system, I face a number of operational decisions that have to be made. One of which is reporting structure.
