High systolic blood pressure remains a key driver of ischemic stroke (IS), intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) deaths, but specific regional and sociodemographic challenges are also drivers, according to...Read More »
Q: Which codes are required for properly reporting neoplasms in transplanted organs?
A: While there are very specific guidelines in ICD-10-CM for transplantations procedures, there are special guidelines for neoplasms in transplanted...Read More »
June marks a month-long celebration dedicated to commemorating the contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) culture and community. It is celebrated in June to coincide with the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall riots. We asked the Committee to offer some thoughts...Read More »
Behind the scenes of ACDIS’ greatest events, resources, and education is always a group of CDI professionals volunteering their time and expertise to give back to the community. From the ACDIS conference and our annual CDI Week, to our Resource Library and Quarterly Membership Calls, the...Read More »
Have you recently made a successful change at your organization, took a deep dive into a clinical topic, or just wanted an opportunity to advance in your career? Speaking at an ACDIS event is a great way for CDI professionals of various background and experience levels to get more involved....Read More »
On top of everything local chapter leaders are juggling with event organization, keeping track of active chapter members on your own would be a pain. To help, ACDIS National receives new and updated member information and has a streamlined process to get it to you: Just select “Request a roster...Read More »
Machines sometimes get a bad rap, but I like machines. Within a machine, there are specialized functions that the whole could not do without. For instance, in a car, you have a carburetor, a steering wheel, a heated seat, and break lights (as well as other things...Read More »
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) recently released a study that found an artificial intelligence (AI) screening tool was as effective as healthcare providers...Read More »
