Although Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) showed an improvement in the quality and performance targets related to diabetes, they showed only...Read More »
On August 24, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a one-year delay of ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation. The new deadline...Read More »
When the term ‘sepsis syndrome’ is documented coders and CDI specialists have to query the physician. That’s the latest guidance from Coding...Read More »
Since the release of the new ICD-10-CM/PCS implementation date, CMS has been busy publishing a slew of updated information and recommendations....Read More »
In a terse exchange of communication and reports this week, the HHS and American Hospital Association (AHA) addressed allegations that increased...Read More »
With a theme of “Physicians and CDI: Joining Forces in Clinical Documentation Excellence,” CDI Week 2012 underscores the critical importance of the partnership of CDI and physician staff. So how is that relationship working on a national basis, as reflected in this year’s CDI Week Industry Overview Survey?
