Note from the ACDIS Director

Risky business, second in a series of risk-based CDI papers published

by Brian Murphy

In case you missed it (and if you did, you’ve got double the reading to do!), last month we published part one of a series of papers on risk-based CDI. “Risk-based CDI: A holistic approach to record review,” covered what risk-based CDI is and why it’s important, reviewed some of the major risk models operating in the market, and offered strategies for getting your CDI program started with a focus on diagnoses and documentation that impact a wide number of these models.

This month we’re pleased to debut part two, “Aligning CDI with organizational mission: What matters”? While part one laid the groundwork, part two is an in-depth look at how to reorganize your CDI work around risk-adjusted models. This includes the critical first step of creating a mission statement that aligns with your CDI work, and your hospital’s objectives.

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Length: Typically, 500-700 words. If your post is longer, we may break it into two posts for readability.
Content: All things CDI (and coding too)! We love hearing about your experiences and the lessons you’ve learned about CDI along the way.

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