ACDIS update: Quarterly conference call focused on outpatient query position paper next Thursday, February 15

A decade ago, the HIM and CDI industry had to define acceptable practices for itself related to concurrent record review and CDI queries. The jointly published AHIMA/ACDIS “Guidelines for Achieving an Effective Query Practice” (first published in 2013, then updated in 2016) set the standard for query practice within the inpatient setting. It is now seen as the foremost authority on compliant query practice. The recently released ACDIS position paper, “Queries in outpatient CDI: Developing a compliant, effective process,”  has built on that foundation and incorporated months of research from a committee of 10 industry experts with input from the ACDIS Advisory Board.

According to the position paper, “we have now reached a new challenge. How do we adapt [previous query] guidance to ensure outpatient CDI practices are compliant? How do we assist providers without leading them to inappropriate conclusions? How do we deal with out-of-date problem lists? Can CDI specialists review previous encounters to help facilitate commonly employed prospective review processes?

Next Thursday, February 15, 1 p.m. eastern, ACDIS members are invited to join the Quarterly Conference Call with the ACDIS Advisory Board to discuss these concerns and review the new position paper.

Members can register for the call by visiting the call archive page on the ACDIS website. Call instructions will also be sent out to members via email. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Please note that this is an ACDIS membership benefit and only available to ACDIS members. Please do not share the dial in instructions.

Note: This call qualifies for one (1) continuing education credit for Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) holders. To obtain this credit you must complete the KeySurvey link which will be available shortly following the call.