We have a somewhat confusing scenario in our organization whereby the CDI team might have an open query and a coder then queries a different provider regarding a similar concern in order to expedite a response. Do other organizations work this way? Are there better workflow options or official...Read More »
The Forms & Tools Committee is tasked with reviewing submissions for accuracy and compliancy to then be posted to the ACDIS Resource Library.. While submissions often come in the form of sample clinical definitions, queries, and job descriptions,...Read More »
by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
It seems like every week I get a question about assignment of the principal diagnosis. This may seem like a basic function of CDI review, but determining the principal diagnosis is key to prioritizing subsequent reviews,...Read More »
The ACDIS Regulatory Committee recently posted its first hot topic for 2022, which is focused on severity of illness comparison of a newborn with respiratory distress...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
Every year, the most well-attended and popular track at the national ACDIS conference is titled simply “Clinical & Coding.” It’s a broad umbrella, but it speaks to the two most central areas of expertise CDI professionals possess. Whether you come to CDI...Read More »
