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Thursday, October 13, 2016

NOTE

A Note from the CCDS Coordinator: Electronic application process available

by Penny Richards

Those applying to take the CCDS exam or recertify no longer have to write their applications by hand, since ACDIS implemented new editable PDF applications, candidates can complete electronically, on their computer.

The new forms are now available on the ACDIS website for exams, re-exams, and for recertification. Visit the ACDIS site and go to the Certification section. Click on “How to Apply” or “Recertification,” locate the form you need, and click on the link.

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ACDIS Picks

News: Hospitals support goals of bundled payment, but concerned about pace, says AHA

Nearly 5,000 member hospitals, health systems, and other healthcare organizations say they are on board for CMS’ Cardiac and Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) Bundled Payment Model proposed rule. 

News: AHA survey reveals 60% of RAC reviewed claims did not have overpayment

Hospitals continue to appeal Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) claim denials, according to the latest report from the American Hospital Association’s quarterly RACTrac survey.

News: AMA offers providers free tools for MACRA

The new system outlined in the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) represents the most significant change to Medicare in a generation, says Andrew Gurman, MD, president of the American Medical Association, in an October 5 conference call with news media.

Q&A: Tips for new CDI specialists

Q: I’m a new CDI specialist and I am terrified by all of the new information I have to learn. What do you suggest?

 

Membership Update

Local Chapter Update: Washington Evergreen chapter celebrates successful event
Resource: From Finance to Quality: CDI Departments Expanding Their Reach
ACDIS Update: Sept/Oct CDI Journal published 
 

    

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Product Spotlight

Pediatric CDI: Tools for Clarifying Respiratory Failure in Pediatric Populations

Respiratory failure: It’s one of the most challenging diagnoses for those working in pediatric clinical documentation improvement to capture. In the pediatric setting, clinical indicators typically acceptable in the adult population simply don’t apply, and coding rules require CDI specialists to capture documentation that can seem counterintuitive or even alien to pediatricians.

In this 90-minute program, expert speakers Valerie Bica, BSN, RN, CPN, and J. Douglas Campbell, MD, FAAP, MHA, will review the documentation trouble spots and offer tips for educating and querying physicians.

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