The role of CDI programs grew out of the coding specialty. Knowledge of coding practices is a very important skill for the CDI specialist. CDI specialists do need to understand the basic tenets of code assignment, and follow the rules and regulations governing the coding process.Read More »
Editor’s Note: James S. Kennedy, MD, CCS, CDIP,director of CDIMD Physician Champions offers the following perspective on a Q&A originally published in the December 18, 2014, ...Read More »
Q: What is ACDIS’ stance on physicians cutting and pasting the entire radiology report into their progress note? Are we allowed to take diagnoses from this documentation? Can the physician cut and paste the radiological findings from the report into their progress notes? Or is this, in...Read More »
Q: What are hospitals expecting in terms of productivity reductions in ICD-10-CM/PCS? How many more queries will CDI professionals be expected to leave?
A: Although I am not aware of a definitive percentage decrease in productivity specific to CDI...Read More »
Q: How would you suggest I approach my CDI efforts with physicians? I plan to inform them that I am there to protect their reimbursement, too. Would that be okay, or would there be another way to approach this?
A: You are right, getting physician buy-in...Read More »
Editor’s Note: As part of the fifth annual Clinical Documentation Improvement Week, ACDIS has conducted a series of interviews with CDI professionals on a variety of emerging industry topics. Thomas W. Huth, MD, MBA, FACP, Vice...Read More »
Editor’s Note:As part of the fifth annual Clinical Documentation Improvement Week, ACDIS has conducted a series of interviews with CDI professionals on a variety of emerging industry topics. Zachary Fainman, MD, co-medical...Read More »
