Q: A question came up recently regarding coding obesity when it is only documented or listed as “a history of obesity.” This seems like it should be a simple concept, but we have heard varying opinions. Some subscribe to the idea that “a history of" could be resolved, so we should...Read More »
Expanding into pediatric CDI can take extra resources and know-how, but the opportunities found within it can make the venture worthwhile for many CDI programs. Tune into a discussion on this topic featuring our ACDIS CDI Education Specialist Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP...Read More »
The ACDIS national office will be closed tomorrow, Friday, May 26, and Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. The office will reopen on Tuesday, May 30!
For those of you interested in increasing your CDI knowledge over the break, please check out the following:...Read More »
While the CDI profession continues to grow, it can still be a struggle to find ways to collaborate and network with your peers. That is why ACDIS local chapters and networking groups exist! If there is not an active chapter near you or a topic that you’d like to connect about, but you do have...Read More »
CDI work never gets comfortable. While my work as an editor only gives me second-hand knowledge on all this profession requires, I’ve quickly become aware of this truth, and even experienced it in my own work. Just when I felt I had a basic understanding of record...Read More »
In March of this year, the median year-to-date operating margin index for hospitals was flat, though it did show a small improvement from February, according to data released by Kaufman Hall...Read More »
The use of a kidney allograft diagnostic automation system stopped 40% of misdiagnoses of allograft rejection from occurring, according to new research published in Nature Medicine. The study also showed improvement in...Read More »
