Articles

CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 19

Meet a Member: Digging into clinical info and finding query opportunities is her biggest reward

May 12, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Brandi Hutcheson, RN, BSN, MSN, CCM, CCDS, is a remote CDI specialist at Community Health Systems based in Franklin, Tennessee. She was a member of the 2020/2021 ACDIS Scholarship Committee and a member of the 2021/2022 ACDIS Furthering Education Committee.Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 19

ACDIS update: Join us for the next Quarterly Call on Thursday, May 19

May 12, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Our second quarterly call of the year will be held on Thursday, May 19. During this call, ACDIS Director of Programming Rebecca Hendren will sit down with members of the ACDIS Advisory Board to discuss ACDIS’ latest initiatives and projects for...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 19

Local chapter update: Apply for CEUs 30 days before your chapter meeting

May 12, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Applications for pre-approval for CCDS/CCDS-O CEUs must be submitted in advance of all training and education programs. ACDIS requires applications at least 30 days prior to the chapter event to review, approve, and...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 18

Note from the Product Coordinator: Celebrating achievement at the ACDIS conference

May 5, 2022
ACDIS Guidance

by Karla Accorto

Today marks the last day of the 2022 ACDIS Conference at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando. The ACDIS team loved having the opportunity to connect with so many of you! We were also thrilled to present the ACDIS Achievement Awards yesterday morning to four extremely...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 18

News: OIG estimates New York provider received $1.1 million in Medicare overpayments for psychotherapy services

May 5, 2022
News, Quality & Regulatory

A New York City provider received an estimated $1.1 million in Medicare overpayments for behavioral health services that did not comply with billing requirements, according to a recent ...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 18

Q&A: Capturing BMI as a CC

May 5, 2022
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

Q: I know that CMS doesn’t classify morbid obesity as a comorbid complicating condition (CC) as a secondary diagnosis. Can you please explain why? What diagnoses are classified as CCs by CMS in terms of obesity?Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 18

ACDIS update: National office closed till May 5, new CDI Journal available

May 5, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

Due to the ACDIS national conference and the associated travel, the ACDIS offices will be closed until Monday, May 9. If you joined us in Orlando, we're so glad we got to spend time with you! We hope you found the event valuable, encouraging, and fun!

While the office is closed, we...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 18

Local chapter update: Upcoming events near you

May 5, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, Education

The following is a list of upcoming events for ACDIS local chapters. Visit your local chapter’s webpage on the ACDIS...Read More »

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