It’s been a long time since most CDI departments reviewed only for CC and MCC capture. Chief among the branching focuses of CDI is a growing effort to focus on capturing patients’ severity of illness and risk adjustment scores, particularly for more adverse...Read More »
by Taylor L. Wiggins, DNP, RN, and Tedra S. Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE
Primary care providers (PCP) receive limited documentation training while in school, which can lead to inadequate information in postgraduate clinical practice settings. At our organization, ArchWell...Read More »
by Marlene Goodwin-Esola, MSN, RN-CV, and Charleen Joanides, BSN, RN, CDIP
The topic of computer software as a foundational tool for CDI is a frequent discussion in our ACDIS leadership meetings (e.g., pros, cons, cost, ROI). One major software product integral to CDI practice is...Read More »
Suppose you’re a firefighter outfitted with all the tools a firefighter could possibly need—a tool belt, an ax, a truck, and—most importantly—a whole lot of water. Even then, the job would still be difficult. Firefighting is no joke.
by Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, RHIA, CCM, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, CSAF, CCS, CCDS, CDIP
Substance use, abuse, and dependence are critical areas within healthcare that impact CDI and coding. With the increasing prevalence of substance-related disorders, it is imperative for healthcare...Read More »
For the record, I dig the kidney. To me, it has always been one of the most fascinating human organs. It has complex internal structures and functions yielding a range of effects on the entire human body, as well as a vast array of...Read More »
Kaitlyn Loffreda, BSN, RN, CCDS, is a CDI team lead at Penn State Health in Pennsylvania. She has been in the field since 2017 and is a member of the central Pennsylvania ACDIS local chapter.
ACDIS: What did you do before entering CDI, and why did you get into...Read More »
FEATURES 5 Get flexible: The pains and rewards of a new CDI position 17 The path of enlightenment: CDI education and clinical/regulatory information 30 Case study: A...Read More »
