Guest Post: Natural language processing and clinical documentation, part 2

August 30, 2017
CDI Blog - Volume 10, Issue 121
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

by Crystal R. Stalter, CPC, CCS-P, CDIP

Effect on coders

Once the patient is discharged, it is the coding...Read More »

Guest Post, Part 1: Where do we stand with clinical validation?

August 29, 2017
CDI Blog - Volume 10, Issue 120
ACDIS Guidance, Physician Queries, Denials & Appeals

By Richard Pinson, MD, FACP, CCS, and Cynthia Tang, RHIA, CCS

The 2017 Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting,...Read More »

Summer reading: Defining documentation and coding standards in the revenue cycle, part 1

August 25, 2017
CDI Blog - Volume 10, Issue 119
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

by Elizabeth Lamkin, MHA, ACHE

Accurate clinical documentation is the bedrock of the legal medical record, billing, and...Read More »

Guest Post: Embracing Change

August 24, 2017
CDI Blog - Volume 10, Issue 118
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

By Jocelyn E. Murray, RN, CCDS

Summer is finally here! It’s been a long-time coming for New Englanders! I contrast the abundance...Read More »

Local chapter updates: Big events held this week nationwide

August 24, 2017
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 37
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion, Education

One hundred and 10. 110. That’s how many CDI-related professionals will head to Sarasota Memorial Hospital this weekend to get their infusion of...Read More »

Q&A: Identifying acceptable copy and paste activities in provider documentation

August 24, 2017
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 37
ACDIS Guidance, Ask ACDIS, Physician Queries

Q: What are some times when it...Read More »

Membership update: New resources available for outpatient CDI

August 24, 2017
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 37
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion, Policies & Procedures, Outpatient CDI

Those who visit the ACDIS Forum know just how helpful and generous ACDIS members are with their time and knowledge. Often, when a member posts a...Read More »

Membership update: This week's career center job postings

August 24, 2017
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 37
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion, Education

The ACDIS Career Center offers members a one-stop-shop for their CDI job hunt. On the Center, members can search for jobs and refine searches...Read More »

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: Join us on the ACDIS stage

August 24, 2017
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 37
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion, Education

by Melissa Varnavas

We started small, with just a handful of members. Their excitement, infectious. Soon ACDIS Director Brian...Read More »

News: Brand-new association dedicated to healthcare revenue integrity

August 24, 2017
CDI Strategies - Volume 11, Issue 37
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

HCPro, ACDIS’ parent company, announces the launch of a new professional association serving the healthcare revenue integrity community—...Read More »

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