Director's Note: Use case-mix index metrics with caution

July 1, 2012
CDI Journal - Volume 6, Issue 3
ACDIS Guidance

Many CDI managers use case-mix index (CMI) as the primary metric for determining the success or failure of their program. If the CMI rises in a...Read More »

ACDIS comments on IPPS proposed rule

July 1, 2012
CDI Journal - Volume 6, Issue 3
ACDIS Guidance, Quality & Regulatory

Editor’s note: The following is an excerpt from ACDIS’ letter to CMS regarding the inpatient prospective payment system...Read More »

2012 CDI Salary Survey shows slight increase in CDI specialist salaries

July 1, 2012
Surveys
ACDIS Guidance

The 2012 CDI Salary Survey garnered more than 900 responses. In general, the results mirror those from previous years. Demographically speaking, most CDI specialists are women (96%) between the ages of 40 and 59 years of age (75%). Most (72%) are nurses who work in the acute care setting (93...

Guest Post: Helping the physician and the hospital through proactive denials management

June 28, 2012
CDI Blog - Volume 5, Issue 27
ACDIS Guidance, Education, Denials & Appeals

by Glenn Krauss, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, C-CDI, CCDS

CDI specialists can increase their value to their hospital and ensure a far...Read More »

Director's Note: Comments regarding FY 2013 proposed IPPS rule due June 25

June 21, 2012
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 13
ACDIS Guidance

On June 11, the ACDIS Advisory Board submitted comments to CMS regarding proposed changes to the Medicare Hospital Inpatient Prospective Payment...Read More »

Guest Post: Navigating the maze: A few parable reminders for embracing change

June 21, 2012
CDI Blog - Volume 5, Issue 25
ACDIS Guidance, CDI Expansion

by Karen Newhouser, RN, BSN, CCM, CCDS

In this age of instantaneous electronic communication, the speed of change is accelerating...Read More »

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: Work with medical staff to mandate CDI orientation for new physicians

June 19, 2012
CDI Blog - Volume 5, Issue 24
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Melissa Varnavas

Does your facility mandate its physicians participate in CDI orientation?

That’s the question SC ACDIS...Read More »

Director's Note: Volunteers sought for drafting guidance on physician queries

June 7, 2012
CDI Strategies - Volume 6, Issue 12
ACDIS Guidance

ACDIS invites you to join a work group to research industry needs and develop best practices for physician/provider queries. The work group...Read More »

Guest Post: Identify sequencing challenges

June 6, 2012
CDI Blog - Volume 5, Issue 23
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

by Glenn Krauss, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, C-CDI, CCDS

Sequencing is a challenge, particularly when two conditions meet the...Read More »

Guest Post: To obtain physician support simply engage and collaborate

May 29, 2012
CDI Blog - Volume 5, Issue 21
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Heidi Hillstrom MS, MBA, RN, CCDS

As a 10-year veteran of a successful CDI program, I am accustomed to being asked, “How did...Read More »

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