Before the first word of an appeal is ever written, review the denial chart thoroughly with the hospital’s appeal response ream. An appeal response team does not need to be big and certainly should not follow the usual constraints imposed...Read More »
Did you know there’s a new CDI tip, trick, or post on the ACDIS Blog every day? In case you haven’t subscribed just yet, the ACDIS team put together a list of the articles you might have missed from the last month. Here’s what’s been happening from August 1-August 31.Read More »
With the summer months swiftly behind us, it’s time to start looking toward fall for the next great local chapter events. And, it’s going to be a busy month at that. The second week of September is really when things start to ramp up. In fact, there are three large events taking place in...Read More »
CDI departments across the country have brought significant value to their organizations. However, CDI professionals understandably experience frustration when they feel isolated, unsupported, or unable to influence change. Leadership can help overcome these roadblocks. This position paper will...Read More »
Q:How does the Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) determine which reviews to perform? Does SMRC work for CMS or our Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)? Read More »
We started small, with just a handful of members. Their excitement, infectious. Soon ACDIS Director Brian Murphy organized a conference, nearly 200 people attended. There were just 13 speakers at that event. Not a day goes by that we don’t marvel at the growth...Read More »
