By Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS
Another issue of AHA’s Coding Clinic is out, and much of the information in the newest release pertains to the coding of interventions or procedures. There are, however, a few questions and answers found in Coding Clinic, Third Quarter 2017,...Read More »
Alma Yap, RN, BSN, CCDS, CDIP, is an inpatient clinical documentation specialist at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. She also serves as president of the Arizona ACDIS Chapter.Read More »
Career advancement. It’s what most people look for when they join an association. Training, education, and networking are the tools to progress in your career. Whether you’re brand-new to the profession or a seasoned veteran looking for tips to help educate...Read More »
by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS
Many newer CDI specialists are trained on encoders right off the bat, often never using a DRG Expert until they seek certification. I’m going to show my age now by telling you that when I started, we all used a DRG Expert filled with notes in every...Read More »
Have a new hire on the way? Without a set plan in place, the new staff member may end up with conflicting information or take significantly longer to train. Though not everyone approaches onboarding the same way, developing a transition and training plan streamlines the process, sets reasonable...Read More »
by Linnea Archibald
It’s hard to believe my ACDIS journey only began six months ago. As anyone new to CDI will tell you, the mountain of information can be overwhelming. Lucky for me, I’ve never been tasked with reviewing a record and querying. Though I’ve learned a lot in the...Read More »
The amount of energy it takes to stay up-to-date on all the relevant CDI news can be overwhelming. It can take valuable time away from daily record review duties and activities. One relatively new solution to this conundrum is the addition of a CDI educator—an individual dedicated to the...Read More »
