by Deanne Wilk, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CCS
The ability for CDI programs to evolve is especially relevant today due to the impact of the pandemic. CDI programs must have a strong focus on quality and revenue, and include an approach that is more holistic and has a larger-...Read More »
Hiral Patel, MHI, BSN, RN, CCDS, is a CDI specialist at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She is a member of the Texas ACDIS local chapter and the ACDIS Furthering Education Committee. She has been in the CDI field for three years.
by Linnea Archibald
Every year, the most well-attended and popular track at the national ACDIS conference is titled simply “Clinical & Coding.” It’s a broad umbrella, but it speaks to the two most central areas of expertise CDI professionals possess. Whether you come to CDI...Read More »
by Laurie Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC
The Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang describes a concept of dualism, of two opposite forces that are actually connected and dependent upon each other. The two forces support each other and are complementary. In the well-known...Read More »
by Maria Moore, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, and Rebekah Douglas, RRT, CCDS, CCS
CDI specialists and medical coders are required to evaluate and identify if diagnoses are present on admission (POA). However, some debate arises from the capability of assigning any POA indicator option...Read More »
by Molly Siebert, RHIA, CCDS
As a CDI specialist, you of course want to do a good job during your daily work. But what can make you an exemplary CDI specialist? I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and on the top of my list is investing in yourself.
