UnitedHealth Group (UHG) used “aggressive strategies” to increase its Medicare Advantage (MA) risk adjustment scores and collect higher payments from MA enrollees’ diagnoses, according to a new Senate Judiciary...Read More »
In the world of CDI, we are no longer just fighting for clarity; we are fighting against an algorithm. As payers increasingly leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing to conduct high-volume clinical...Read More »
Q: I primarily work in the neurosurgery review lane within CDI and am seeking further guidance on best practices for capturing loss of consciousness (LOC) status in cases of traumatic subdural or subarachnoid hemorrhage. Current definitions of LOC appear broad and can be challenging...Read More »
In today’s healthcare revenue cycle, collaboration between CDI professionals and coding teams is essential for accuracy, compliance, and financial performance. At the center of this collaboration is the DRG validation auditor—a
Not sure what to expect from this year’s ACDIS conference? Or perhaps you want to see what else you can experience while in Chicago? We invite you to join ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren and ACDIS Editorial Manager of Products and Events Karla Kozak for ...Read More »
In a world full of denials, sometimes the best thing you can be is a denials specialist.
Joseph Freet, RN, CCDS, CCS, knows a thing or two about that. Freet is the CDI denials lead at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California. With...Read More »
The 2025 CDI Salary Survey report has been released! This data helps ACDIS get a broader picture of the industry, but it can also be a big help to you in your own professional development.
