White Papers

Few metrics are as widely used—and as widely misunderstood—as case mix index (CMI). Understanding the complexities of CMI, and effectively communicating CMI trends and fluctuations with organizational administration, is still critical for CDI leaders. This ACDIS white paper offers a review of...

The following tip sheet is a sample from fictitious ABC Health System, based on its own unique patient population and risk model. It is presented here as an example only.

This paper is an update of the 2017 ACDIS white paper, “Clinical validation and the role of the CDI professional.” It discusses the concept of clinical validation as it has evolved through CMS regulations and coding guidance. It also attempts to establish consensus about how CDI professionals...

COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, and CDI departments have suffered from the fallout. An ACDIS survey conducted in June in the aftermath of the initial outbreak showed that many were hit with furloughs, salary reductions, and in some cases layoffs .

But many organizations...

This paper defines a recommended process for medical record review. This includes the important first step of defining the “why” behind the review, and marrying the review outcome to organizational goals.

To read about ACDIS' "hierarchy of authority" of published articles,...

The following white paper offers an overview of the types of acute myocardial infarctions and their accompanying coding requirements. The paper also contains tips for CDI professionals querying providers regarding these complex conditions and some helpful resources.

Please note that the...

This white paper offers a summary of services typically offered by CDI vendors and strategies and best practices for engaging the best vendor for your organization. ACDIS does not endorse any particular vendor or service.