CDI Strategies - Volume 14, Issue 17

Q&A: COVID query efforts

April 23, 2020
ACDIS Guidance, Ask ACDIS

We are trying to reduce the number of queries to providers because we know they are overwhelmed with trying to handle COVID-19. We are only sending queries if there is a change in DRG, SOI/ROM, or if the diagnosis is listed on 2020 Pocket Guide comorbidity list. I would like a second opinion on...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 14, Issue 17

ACDIS update: Meet up with Melissa on Mondays

April 23, 2020

Roughly 87% of ACDIS members are now working remotely at least part-time because of COVID-19 (according to a recent ACDIS poll). It can be difficult to feel like you are still engaged with...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 14, Issue 17

ACDIS update: Respond to the new poll on telehealth record reviews

April 23, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, telehealth visits have become a prevalent way for patients to check in with providers for non-emergent services.

It’s likely that with these new appointment types, there will have to be adapted measures for provider communication,...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 14, Issue 17

ACDIS update: Join us for an ACDIS membership tour, Wednesday, May 6

April 23, 2020

Have you been an ACDIS member for a while but wondered about certain aspects of your membership? Or, have you wanted to join ACDS but hesitated wondering about the depth of materials on the ACDIS site?

Join ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Melissa Varnavas and ACDIS Editor Linnea...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 14, Issue 17

Local chapter update: Amazing network of CDI professionals pull off remote events

April 23, 2020

These past few days and weeks have been a whirlwind of activity. As local chapters have postponed or canceled their events in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen chapter volunteers come together to offer new and innovative networking solutions. Here’s how some of this has shaken out:...Read More »
CDI Blog - Volume 14, Issue 16

ACDIS update: ACDIS PRO updates when you need them

April 20, 2021
ACDIS Guidance, Clinical & Coding

ACDIS PRO is an online, customizable tool that includes all the valuable information you’ve come to rely on in the ACDIS Pocket Guides—now available on your computer, tablet...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 14, Issue 16

Note from the Associate Editorial Director: Together again

April 16, 2020
ACDIS Guidance, Education

by Melissa Varnavas

They say we’ll be together again, soon. While we are praying for those who are sick, those who have lost a loved one, and those whose jobs have been impacted by COVID-19, we are all anxiously awaiting that day.

Until that day arrives, however, we need...Read More »
CDI Strategies - Volume 14, Issue 16

News: Uninsured COVID-19 hospital reimbursement may total $42 billion

April 16, 2020
News

Estimates from the Kaiser Family Foundation found that hospital reimbursement for treatment of uninsured COVID-19 patients may account for more than $40 billion of the $100 billion designated for hospitals in the latest coronavirus stimulus package.

The brief estimated that total hospital...Read More »

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