Prior to implementing an electronic query application from Meta Health Technology in 2010, the query process at Memorial Hermann was completely manual and extremely time-consuming. To submit a post-discharge query, the coder created a Word document...Read More »
We are currently seeking speakers to present at the 2011 ACDIS Fourth Annual Conference, to be held April 7-8, 2011 at the Hilton Walt Disney Resort in Orlando.
Speakers willing to present on all aspects of clinical documentation are welcome and we encourage new and unique ideas. Case...Read More »
In response to a 30-question survey, 482 CDI professionals provided data about the number of staff they employ, the number of queries they generate, and the number of chart reviews their staff perform. They offered information on the focus of their CDI programs and to whom their CDI specialists...Read More »
If a coder reviews the chart of a patient in the emergency department (ED) or intensive care unit with documented symptoms, such as fever (or low temperature), elevated white cell count (or low white cell count), altered mental status, evidence of an...Read More »
All told there were more than 500 CDI professionals in attendance at the 2010 ACDIS National Conference in Chicago last month. In addition, there were nearly two dozen exhibitors and more than 20 educational sessions in three dedicated tracks to choose from, including clinical chart review,...Read More »
“If you’ve ever read a document that contained convoluted language or gibberish jargon, read on,” a press release from The Center for Plain Language stated. I received that release more than a...Read More »
