Effective January 1, 2014, candidates who apply for the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) exam must have a minimum of two years of documentation specialist experience in order to qualify. This is a change from current requirements....Read More »
The following ACDIS local chapters will be holding networking meeting throughout Sept., and Oct. For additional information contact the representatives listed or visit the ACDIS website, www.acdis.org, and click on the "Local Chapter" link.Read More »
By the end of September, hospitals will be able to view results for eight hospital-acquired condition measures which will be posted at data.cms.gov, and www.qualitynet....Read More »
It took some time to break down the wall between coders and CDI specialists at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, N.C. However, that wall eventually crumbled. During roundtable discussions, participants perform post-bill case reviews of...Read More »
Q: I had a question about whether or not queries can be used to question the documentation of a condition or procedure where the clinical picture in the record does not appear to support a given diagnosis. I thought the new ACDIS/AHIMA query practice...Read More »
