By Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC

We invite you to nominate a colleague who has made significant contributions to the CDI field for the 2018 ACDIS Achievement Awards.

Q: I need some help understanding SOI and ROM as it’s my first encounter with APR-DRG factors that may affect reimbursement. First, how does one measure the SOI and ROM? Could you elaborate on how CCs and MCCs affect severity levels?

Second, what are the criteria for choosing the levels for SOI and ROM?

And finally, how do you classify the “sickest of the sick” patients when determining level 3 to 4 or level 4 to 3 for SOI and ROM?

In an effort to prove the extent of the burdens placed on providers, the AHA and Manatt Health analyzed requirements from CMS, the OIG, Office for Civil Rights, and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, JustCoding reported.

The 2018 ACDIS Advisory Board application period closes on Monday, January 29.

Every chapter has stages in its development. As the chapter grows—regardless of how much—a level of formality grows with it.

In 2018, more than 20,000 providers will receive an increase of 6.6% to 19.9% on their Medicare physician fee schedule payments as a result of their high performance on quality and cost measures in 2016.

The annual ACDIS Membership Survey provides a glimpse into members’ needs, wants, and frustrations that is invaluable for the ACDIS leadership team.

CMS released data online listing 561 accountable care organizations and 10.5 million assigned beneficiaries for performance year 2018, HealthLeaders Media reported.