One of my favorite parts of working with ACDIS is getting to communicate with so many of you on a regular basis. If my name looks familiar—well, it could actually be for a lot of reasons, as I have trouble keeping my hands out of pretty much anything—but it’s ...Read More »
Outpatient visits are being billed at a higher level of complexity than they were in the past, according to a recent study conducted by the Peterson-...Read More »
by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
The beginning of March brought us the release of the first quarter 2023 Coding Clinic. This release is short (only 39 pages) and brought forth little in surprises. That is a good thing!
Q: I have a question regarding acute organ dysfunction. If a provider documents “hyperbilirubinemia related to severe sepsis with acute organ dysfunction,” will this suffice for coding acute organ dysfunction, or should I query for a more definite diagnosis?
While online events help us connect as an association, nothing quite beats being together in person with the ACDIS community! This year, the ACDIS conference will be held in the very heart of Illinois at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, where...Read More »
Some organizations struggle to get feedback for their improvement, but ACDIS prides itself on how vocal and engaged our membership is. It’s because of you that we have added so many resources and been able to continually better our offerings over the years—but there’s always room for improvement...Read More »
Understanding the nuances and uses of the case mix index (CMI) can seem like a challenge, but once mastered, it can be a helpful tool to both the CDI professional and the C-suite.
Delving into CMI can be intimidating, but it’s really just basic math, said...Read More »