FEATURES 6 Starting out in CDI (B) 10 Case study: Taking physician education virtual (B, I, A) 15 Expanding your CDI department (A) 23 CDI...Read More »
The ACDIS conference is a busy place, filled with education, networking, and fun. It’s easy for it to fly by in the blink of an eye. No matter how hectic the event becomes, one thing I’ll always make time for is meeting with the committee members I work with...Read More »
By Linnea Archibald
The ACDIS team has been working remotely from home since March 16. At the time of this edition’s publication, we’ve been home for 169 days. Of course, the ACDIS team aren’t the only ones who’ve been social distancing and working remotely. As of ...Read More »
by Carolyn Riel
Each year when ACDIS conducts our annual membership survey, the number one concern CDI professionals tell us they struggle with is physician engagement and education. Without an engaged physician staff, CDI efforts will languish with unanswered queries and subpar...Read More »
Q: Our organization has implemented a workflow to identify social determinants of health (SDOH). The tool is provided to patients at annual visits and Medicare annual wellness visit. I feel that the question which would lead to the assignment of SDOH code Z55.9, Problems related to education and...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
Organizations are beginning to realize the value of a well-oiled CDI program and the benefits it brings to the organization as a whole, from correct reimbursement, to accurate quality scores, to decreased risk of denials and better communication about patient...Read More »
January is almost over, which means this is your last chance to respond to the 2019 ACDIS Membership Survey. The survey provides a glimpse into members’ needs, wants, and frustrations that is invaluable for the ACDIS leadership team.Read More »
