Often, the first step in becoming comfortable with the CDI record review process comes from simply shadowing existing CDI staff members. If you are the first and only CDI specialist in your...Read More »
Editor’s note: Barnett is a CDI specialist at MedPartners HIM in Tampa, Florida. She was one of the 12 member 2017 Conference Committee. For more information regarding the conference committee and to apply for...Read More »
Q: What is the best way to document time spent by physicians performing procedures? The CPT® codes state a vague time amount but the doctors struggle with this.
A: Time is always one of those really fun things, especially with E/M codes, because CPT puts a vague...Read More »
The CDI specialist role is complex and multidisciplinary, suitable for clinically knowledgeable professionals who are proficient in analyzing and interpreting medical record documentation and capable of tracking and trending their CDI program goals...Read More »
CDI specialists do not work alone. They form a team with case management (CM) and physicians for concurrent documentation analysis and improvement. The case manager advises the physician on patient status, the CDI specialist ensures the...Read More »
ACDIS would like to take a few moments to recognize and thank all our sponsors and exhibitors of the 2017 10th annual ACDIS conference. Every year, our sponsors and exhibitors help us make the conference memorable. Thank you for helping us make the 10th annual conference...Read More »
