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CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 1

Need-to-know basics: Coding, querying, physician education

January 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management, Education

by Carolyn Riel
The primary purpose of CDI work is the review of a medical record to increase the accuracy, clarity, and specificity of provider documentation. CDI specialists must be able to apply both clinical and coding knowledge in order to discern relevant clinical conditions...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 1

News: Cash prices for hospital services often lower than payer-negotiated rates, study shows

January 6, 2022
News

A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Network Open found that discounted cash prices for common hospital services were often lower than the payer-negotiated rates for...Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 1

Guest column: You’ve submitted your resume or been confirmed for the CDI interview—now what?

January 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management, Education

by Angelica Naylor, MBA, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS
Most of us know what CDI stands for and what it means. Most of us also know that it is a lot more than the three-letter acronym for clinical documentation integrity. What about the nursing, coding, and medical professionals who do not...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 1

Q&A: Surgical cases and CMI

January 6, 2022
Ask ACDIS, Clinical & Coding

I’ve heard that when the volume of surgical cases is flat, any movement in the case mix index (CMI) represents an increased complexity of the patients. Can you explain what that means?Read More »
CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 1

Landing the job: What CDI hiring managers are looking for

January 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management, Education

by Carolyn Riel
When you’re looking to enter the world of CDI, filling out your first application can be a daunting task. You may not know what experience to include on your resume, what completed training is relevant, or what interpersonal skills a hiring manager might be looking...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 1

ACDIS update: January call for board and committee volunteers

January 6, 2022
ACDIS Guidance

ACDIS’ volunteer boards and committees are the heartbeat of our organization. The people serving in these groups provide best-practice guidance, review materials for publication, advocate on behalf of the association’s members, plan celebrations and appreciation programs, and much more.

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CDI Journal - Volume 16, Issue 1

Podcast recap: CDI hiring boom: Getting positions approved, choosing the right candidates

January 1, 2022
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Management, Education

by Linnea Archibald
According to the soon-to-be-released 2021 CDI Salary Survey, nearly 50% of CDI programs are planning to hire in the next 12 months. After budget cuts, staff furloughs, layoffs, and other drawbacks in 2020, this data is likely a welcome sign for CDI...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 16, Issue 1

Free resource: CDI Leadership Council research series synopsis

January 6, 2022
ACDIS Guidance

In collaboration with 3M Health Information Systems, ACDIS issued a survey in January 2021 to members of the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council. Its purpose was to gather data on the ways leaders monitor impact and communicate CDI’s value to...Read More »

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