Record numbers of people took the CCDS exam in December and early January before the new version of the exam took effect on January 18. In the period December 1 to January 16 alone, 355 people passed the exam and earned their CCDS.
Now, the focus is on the new exam and people want to...Read More »
Local ACDIS chapters provide a vital networking and educational service to clinical documentation improvement specialists in a given state, geographic region, or specialty area. These groups are led by volunteers who help hosts organize events, identify potential speakers, and connect with ACDIS...Read More »
Q:I was reviewing a case with one of our CDI specialists this morning. Briefly, the following clinical indicators documented in the chart are elevated cardiac enzymes, shock, and demand ischemia. Cardiology documented “elevated cardiac enzymes in setting of shock representing a...Read More »