By E.S. Damalie, MD, FACHE, FHFMA, RHIA, CCDS, CDIP, CCS
Too often programs embark on process improvement without first obtaining a comprehensive investigation into current practices within the facility and comparing them to industry standards. Talking about process improvement...Read More »
[O]ne of the largest portions of the [CDI] job includes building relationships with various facility departments to identify problem areas, brainstorm solutions, and educate coworkers about these concerns. Some people say that all...Read More »
Q:How does the Supplemental Medical Review Contractor (SMRC) determine which reviews to perform? Does SMRC work for CMS or our Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC)? Read More »
Editor’s note: There are more than 40 local chapters and networking groups across the country and internationally, each led by a team of dedicated volunteers. To support these volunteers the...Read More »
Editor’s Note: CDI professionals wishing to earn support from program administrators to attend the ACDIS 11th Annual Conference may adapt the following proposal.Read More »
Is there a best practice when writing a query? ACDIS and AHIMA believe there is, to the point of writing multiple articles and guidelines on the topic. So, what is the “best” way to query a physician and obtain additional information?Read More »
Q:I’ve heard some conflicting advice regarding code group B95-B97, bacterial and viral infectious agents. I’ve heard that those codes don’t provide a CC or MCC as a secondary diagnosis in most cases. I’ve also heard that...Read More »
