I recently had occasion to stop and think about how I approach a chart for a clinical documentation review. For me, it has become an almost instinctual process, so I found it instructive to examine my process in a more systematic...Read More »
Join us next week on Tuesday, August 22 to Thursday, August 24 for a special virtual event, ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, featuring sessions recorded live during the 2023 ACDIS national conference—the entire Clinical & Coding...Read More »
Legible. Complete. Dated, timed, signed, and authenticated. That's what section 482.24 of the Medicare Conditions of Participation requires of medical records. But many facilities struggle to achieve this seemingly simple task. Falling short doesn't just affect quality and patient care. Auditors...Read More »
Over the past several years there have been a number of conversations that touch on physician leadership involvement with CDI. Programs can and do achieve success, but so much more is achieved when there is a proactive and supportive medical voice.
It’s time to respond to our third Council survey: The 2023 CDI Week Industry Survey! To receive credit for the survey, make sure to complete your name and email when prompted to do so by the survey. As a reminder, Council...Read More »
As a reminder, the ACDIS 2024 events speaker application period is open now until July 24. The ACDIS team encourages all Council members to consider throwing an application into the ring! It's a great opportunity to share your experience and your program's success with the broader CDI community...Read More »
By Vickie Balistreri, BA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CCDS, CPC, CPC-H
“Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I’ll understand.” I often think about that adage when attempting to educate physicians about CDI efforts. One of the most challenging and yet...Read More »
As a reminder, we have a special discount for Leadership Council members that will grant you $40 off your registration fee for the ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online virtual event happening August 22-24!