Today’s guest is Coral Fernandez, RN, CCDS, CCS, CDI auditor/educator at Baptist Health System, and a member of the 2025 ACDIS Furthering Education Committee. Today’s show is cohosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, and ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/2025-cdi-week-sneak-peek-productivity-metrics)

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Sunday, September 14, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s show is brought to you by the 2026 ACDIS Pocket Guide, available for pre-order today! Learn more by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3V1Z0gQ

ACDIS update:

ACDIS members can download the September/October 2025 edition of the CDI Journal and claim the association ACDIS CEU now! (https://bit.ly/47zB1gB)

Download all the CDI Week 2025 materials, including the official poster, fact sheet, and activity suggestions today! (https://bit.ly/40Qp5CQ)

Register for the free CDI Week webinar, happening Thursday, September 18! (https://bit.ly/4g646SS)

Subscribe to CDI Strategies, ACDIS’ free weekly eNewsletter to get all the daily CDI Week newsletters and discount information! (https://acdis.org/sign-cdi-strategies)

Today’s guests are Amy Kratochvil, RHIT, CDIP, CCDS, system director for HIM coding and CDI at UChicago Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, and Tiara Minor, RN, BSN, CCDS, director of CDI at the University of Miami Health System in Miami, Florida. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren and is part of our occasional series with members of the ACDIS Advisory Board. You can read more about today’s guests, and the rest of the ACDIS Advisory Board here: https://acdis.org/membership/boards

During the episode, Amy and Tiara mentioned several resources, which can be found at the links below:

HCUP website for Elixhauser resources: https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/toolssoftware/comorbidityicd10/comorbidity_icd10.jsp

Actual comorbidity listing: https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/toolssoftware/comorbidityicd10/CMR-Reference-File-v2025-1.xlsx

U.S. News & World Report methodology for Best Hospitals specialty rankings: https://health.usnews.com/media/best-hospitals/2025-2026_best_hospitals_specialty_rankings_methodology

More info about the Best Hospital rankings, including an overview: https://www.usnews.com/info/blogs/press-room/articles/2025-07-29/u-s-news-announces-2025-2026-best-hospitals

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/advisory-board-series-elixhauser-comorbidities)

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Sunday, August 31, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode.

ACDIS update:

Apply to join the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2025/2026 term by August 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025-2026-Council-application)

Download all the CDI Week 2025 materials, including the official poster, fact sheet, and activity suggestions today! (https://bit.ly/40Qp5CQ)

Subscribe to CDI Strategies, ACDIS’ free weekly eNewsletter, to stay in the loop about all things CDI and ACDIS! (https://acdis.org/sign-cdi-strategies)

Today’s guest is Ryan Greene, BSN, RN, CPN, a CDI specialist at Nemours Children's Health, Florida. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, and features a special ACDIS update with members of the ACDIS team.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/tools-provider-and-cdi-engagement) 

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Sunday, August 17, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode.

ACDIS update:

Apply to join the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2025/2026 term by August 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025-2026-Council-application)

Download all the CDI Week 2025 materials, including the official poster, fact sheet, and activity suggestions today! (https://bit.ly/40Qp5CQ)

Subscribe to CDI Strategies, ACDIS’ free weekly eNewsletter, to stay in the loop about all things CDI and ACDIS! (https://acdis.org/sign-cdi-strategies)

ACDIS members are invited to join the August 21 Quarterly Member Call! (https://bit.ly/4m2HbKx)

Learn more about ACDIS membership benefits and join the CDI family today! (https://bit.ly/4oiftLj)

Today’s guest is Kelly Rice, MSHI, BSN, RN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, CRC, CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/clinical-deep-dive-sepsis-0)

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Sunday, August 3, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, a special virtual event featuring sessions recorded live during the 2025 ADCIS conference—the entire Clinical & Coding track, happening August 12-14, 2025. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3SKItN6

ACDIS update:

Read more about our recent sepsis-related articles and resources! (http://bit.ly/3TZ4bO9)

Submit an article for the September/October edition of the CDI Journal, focused on how CDI impacts all areas of healthcare, by Friday, August 1! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDI-journal)

Apply to join the ACDIS CDI Leadership Council for the 2025/2026 term by August 31! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025-2026-Council-application)

Subscribe to CDI Strategies, ACDIS’ free weekly eNewsletter, to stay in the loop about all things CDI and ACDIS! (https://acdis.org/sign-cdi-strategies)

Today’s guest is Taylor Wiggins, DNP, RN, a CDI leader with over a decade of nursing experience and background in risk adjustment and outpatient documentation strategy.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first four days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/outpatient-cdi-substance-use-disorders)

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Sunday, July 20, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode.

ACDIS update:

Respond to the 2025 CDI Week Industry Survey by July 18! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025-CDI-Week-Industry-Survey)

Download the 2025 CDI Week official poster and fact sheet! (http://bit.ly/40kbeEx)

Apply to speak at one of ACDIS’ 2026 events, including the 2026 ACDIS Conference, by July 21! (https://bit.ly/4jLYDkr)

Get suggestions for session topics at the 2026 ACDIS conference! (https://bit.ly/42WIBiu

Register for ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, happening August 12-14! (https://bit.ly/3SKItN6)

Submit your articles to the September/October edition of the CDI Journal (focused on how CDI impacts all areas of healthcare) by Friday, August 1! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDI-journal)

Today’s guest is Katie Parsley, RN, MSN, CCDS, CPHQ, the CDI manager at Providence Health and Services for the Oregon service area.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/improving-cdi-team-culture)

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Monday, July 7, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode. Note that this week’s CEU period has been extended due to the Fourth of July holiday.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, a special virtual event featuring sessions recorded live during the 2025 ADCIS conference—the entire Clinical & Coding track, happening August 12-14, 2025. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3SKItN6

ACDIS update:

Read the July/August 2025 edition of the CDI Journal today! (https://bit.ly/4e5af0L)

Submit an article to the CDI Journal! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDI-journal)

Apply to speak at one of ACDIS’ 2026 events, including the 2026 ACDIS Conference, by July 21! (https://bit.ly/4jLYDkr)

Today’s guest is Nicole Nodal-Rodriguez, MSN, RN, CCDS, CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS. Today’s show is part of the “Talking CDI” series, hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/listener-questions-queries-coding-shortages-ai-mortality-reviews)

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Friday, June 20, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. Eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s show is brought to you by ACDIS Encore: Clinical & Coding Online, a special virtual event featuring sessions recorded live during the 2025 ADCIS conference—the entire Clinical & Coding track, happening August 12-14, 2025. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3SKItN6

ACDIS update:

Respond to the 2025 CDI Week Industry Survey by July 18! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2025-CDI-Week-Industry-Survey)

Apply for one of ACDIS’ committees by June 30! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/June-2025-ACDIS-committees)

Apply to speak at one of ACDIS’ 2026 events, including the 2026 ACDIS Conference, by July 21! (https://bit.ly/4jLYDkr)

Today’s guests are Keisha Downes, MBA-HM, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS, the vice president of middle revenue cycle for Beth Israel Lahey Health, based in Massachusetts, and Okemena Ewoterai, RN, BSN, MA, CCDS, CDIP, CCS, the director of CDI at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series, hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, and is part of the occasional series featuring members of the ACDIS Advisory Board.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/advisory-board-series-acute-skin-failure)

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Friday, June 6, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s show is brought to you by Pediatric CDI Foundations, previously titled Pediatric CDI: Building Blocks for Success. Click here to learn more and order your copy today! (https://bit.ly/3PEf7hK)

ACDIS update:

Apply to speak at the 2026 ACDIS conference by July 21! (https://bit.ly/3Z9zfOf)

Get suggestions for session topics at the 2026 ACDIS conference! (https://bit.ly/42WIBiu)

Apply to serve on an ACDIS committee by June 30! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/June-2025-ACDIS-committees)

Today’s guest is Edna I. Betances-Harold, CDIP, CCDS, CCS, supervisor of clinical documentation improvement at Broward Health, who was the 2025 recipient of the CDI Professional of the Year ACDIS Achievement Award. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, and includes a special update featuring members of the ACDIS team.  

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/managing-change)

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Friday, May 23, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode.

ACDIS update:

Get to know our 2025 ACDIS Achievement Award recipients! (https://bit.ly/3SC7M3P)

Join an ACDIS local chapter or networking group to stay connected with your CDI community! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chapter-membership-roster)

Submit an article for the upcoming edition of the CDI Journal focused on education by June 1! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CDI-journal)

Apply to speak at the 2026 ACDIS conference! (https://bit.ly/3Z9zfOf)

Get suggestions for session topics at the 2026 ACDIS conference! (https://bit.ly/42WIBiu)

Today’s guest is Traci Lindner, RN, BSN, CCDS, the manager of CDI at Marshfield Clinic Health System, based in Marshfield, Wisconsin. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series.

Our intro and outro music for the ACDIS Podcast is “medianoche” by Dee Yan-Kay and our ad music is “Take Me Higher” by Jahzzar, both obtained from the Free Music Archive.

Have questions about today’s show or ideas for a future episode? Contact the ACDIS team at [email protected].

Want to submit a question for a future "listener questions" episode? Fill out this brief form! 

CEU info:

Each ACDIS Podcast episode now offers 0.5 ACDIS CEU which can be used toward recertifying your CCDS or CCDS-O credential for those who listen to the show in the first two days from the time of publication.

To receive your 0.5 CEU, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “Free Resources” tab. To take the evaluation, click the most recent episode from the list on the podcast homepage, view the podcast recording at the bottom of that show page, and click the live link at the very end after the music has ended. Your certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon submitting the brief evaluation. (Note: If you are listening via a podcast app, click this link to go directly to the show page on acdis.org: https://acdis.org/acdis-podcast/stress-and-burnout-cdi)

Note: To ensure your certificate reaches you and does not get trapped in your organization’s spam filters, please use a personal email address when completing the CEU evaluation form.

The cut-off for today’s episode CEU is Sunday, May 11, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEU for this week’s episode.

Note: The cut-off for today’s podcast episode has been extended due to the ACDIS conference and associated travel for staff and attendees.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s show is brought to you by HCPro’s Provider Education Microlearning Series. Click here to learn more! (https://bit.ly/49DrqUN)

ACDIS update:

ACDIS members can download the new May/June 2025 edition of the CDI Journal now! (https://bit.ly/4fglpPg)

As a reminder, the ACDIS office is operating at limited capacity until Monday, May 12, and entirely closed till May 8, due to the 2025 ACDIS conference and associated travel. If you need assistance in the meantime, please contact customer service at [email protected]!

Remember to listen to our next ACDIS Podcast episode on May 21 for a conference recap and conversation with our 2025 CDI Professional of the Year award recipient!