Today’s guests are Lena N. Wilson, MHI, RHIA, CCS, CCDS, CDI manager at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis, and A.J. Hegg, MD, CCDS, medical director of UM at Essentia Health in Duluth, Minnesota. Today’s show is part of the “Talking CDI” series, hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren, and it kicks off an 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/acdis-advisory-board-series-second-level-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 Monday, January 6, 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.

Note that the CEU period has been extended for this week’s episode due to the New Years holiday.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS conference, taking place May 4-7, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47erPfl

ACDIS update:

ACDIS members can download the new January/February edition of the CDI Journal, focused on “Your Career in CDI,” now! (https://bit.ly/3VzphDP)

Apply to serve on an ACDIS committee by January 31, 2025! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/January-2025-Committees)

Learn more about the 2025 ACDIS national conference and register today! (https://bit.ly/47erPfl)

Today’s guest is Janell Murray, BSN, RN, CCDS, a CDI educator at Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona. Today’s show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is joined by one guest from the ACDIS Leadership Council ranks or a contributor from one of our ACDIS publications to discuss a topic relevant to leaders in the industry.

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/clinical-deep-dive-trauma-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, December 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.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s show is brought to you by ACDIS membership! Click here to learn more and join today! (https://bit.ly/48GYzP7)

ACDIS update:

Apply to present a poster at the 2025 ACDIS conference by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25poster)

Nominate a peer for an ACDIS Achievement Award by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25awards)

Review the full list of all the ACDIS membership CEU opportunities and take advantage of the ones you missed! (https://acdis.org/sites/acdis/files/CCDS-CCDSO%20CEUs.pdf)

The ACDIS office will be closed for the holidays next week, December 23-27, 2024, as well as January 1, 2025, and the CDI Strategies newsletter on December 26 will be abbreviated as a result!

Today’s show is part of our brand-new ACDIS Podcast mini-series focused on highlighting the expertise available in the bimonthly CDI Journal, ACDIS’ flagship publication. Unlike our traditional biweekly episodes of the show, today’s episode is short and does not feature an interview, ACDIS update, or CEU opportunity. It’s designed to highlight the valuable information at members’ disposal in our latest Journal edition. It is hosted by ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel.

For this podcast mini, we’re covering the November/December 2024 edition of the CDI Journal. Members can access the full edition today by clicking here (https://bit.ly/3Utdo1H). If you’d like to write for a future edition of the Journal, you can find a full list of upcoming editions and instructions to submit your articles in our Member Resources FAQ section: https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7 

Because these new mini episodes are short (roughly 10 minutes in length), do not feature an industry interview, and specifically focus on an ACDIS resource, they do not offer a CEU opportunity. 

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!

Today’s guest is Mary Carol Brouwer, MSA, BSN, RN, CCDS, CPC, CDI provider educator at Baylor, Scott and White Health System in Texas. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak, Director Rebecca Hendren, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, and Editor Jess Fluegel. The show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast 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/education-inpatient-primary-care-and-specialty-providers)

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, December 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.

ACDIS update:

Apply to present a poster at the 2025 ACDIS conference by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25poster)

Nominate a peer for an ACDIS Achievement Award by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25awards)

Check out the 2025 ACDIS conference agenda today! (https://bit.ly/3YidvhI)

Find your local chapter or topic-based networking group today! (https://bit.ly/3Zbnebl)

Complete the Local Chapter Online Roster to join your local group! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chapter-membership-roster)

Register for the free webinar on chapter volunteer recruitment and onboarding, happening January 16, 2025, 2-3 p.m. Eastern! (https://bit.ly/40QCRGt)

Use the Local Chapter Leadership Request Form for all your leadership needs! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ACDISLocalChapterLeadershipRequests)

Today’s guest is Alicia Pinsonneault, BSN, RN, CRCR, CCDS, clinical documentation specialist for an Ardent Health System facility in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editorial Manager Karla Kozak will be joined by a guest who’s behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise.

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/clinical-deep-dive-impellas)

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, November 22, 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 2025 ACDIS conference, taking place May 4-7, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47erPfl

ACDIS update:

Reminder that the ACDIS office will be closed November 28-29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday!

Read all about our 2025 CDI Journal editions and submit your January/February 2025 articles to ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel ([email protected]) by December 2, 2024! (https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7)

Apply to present a poster at the 2025 ACDIS conference by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25poster)

Nominate a peer for an ACDIS Achievement Award by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25awards)

Read the Achievement Award criteria! (https://bit.ly/4fDozNr)

Today’s guest is Deanne Wilk, MPS, BSN, RN, CDIP, CCDS, CCDS-O, CCS, director of CDI education for ACDIS and HCPro. Today’s show is part of the “Talking CDI” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren is joined by a special guest, such as a member of the ACDIS Advisory Board or one of our expert Boot Camp instructors to discuss a topic pertinent to today’s CDI profession. 

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 CEUs 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 CEUs, 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-mortality-reviews-liver-conditions-denials-and-more)

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, November 8, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week’s episode.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s episode is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS Pocket Guide, available to pre-order now. Click here to learn more and reserve your copy! (https://bit.ly/3NpxFBx)

ACDIS update:

ACDIS members can download the November/December 2024 edition of the CDI Journal now! (https://bit.ly/3Utdo1H)

Send your article submissions to ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel ([email protected]) and Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald ([email protected])!

Check out the 2025 ACDIS conference agenda today! (https://bit.ly/3YidvhI)

Apply to present a poster at the 2025 ACDIS conference by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25poster)

Nominate a peer for an ACDIS Achievement Award by December 31, 2024! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25awards)

Today’s guest is Kristine Green, MSN, RN, the vice president of clinical documentation at Northwestern Memorial HealthCare in Chicago. Today’s show is part of the “Leadership with Linnea” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald is joined by one guest from the ACDIS Leadership Council ranks or a contributor from one of our ACDIS publications to discuss a topic relevant to leaders in the industry, whether or not they currently hold a traditional management title.

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/drg-downgrade-denials)

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, October 25 at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week’s episode.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s episode is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS Pocket Guide, available to pre-order now. Click here to learn more and reserve your copy! (https://bit.ly/3NpxFBx)

ACDIS update:

Respond to the 2024 CDI Salary Survey by October 25! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-CDI-Salary-Survey)

Submit your articles for the January/February 2025 edition of the CDI Journal focused on “Your Career in CDI” to ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel ([email protected]) by December 2, 2024!

Read all about our 2025 CDI Journal editions! (https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7)

Today’s show is part of our brand-new ACDIS Podcast mini-series focused on highlighting the expertise available in the bimonthly CDI Journal, ACDIS’ flagship publication. Unlike our traditional biweekly episodes of the show, today’s episode is short and does not feature an interview, ACDIS update, or CEU opportunity. It’s designed to highlight the valuable information at members’ disposal in our latest Journal edition. It is hosted by ACDIS Editor Jess Fluegel.

For this inaugural podcast mini, we’re covering the September/October 2024 edition of the CDI Journal. Members can access the full edition today by clicking here (https://bit.ly/4efivdc). If you’d like to write for a future edition of the Journal, you can find a full list of upcoming editions and instructions to submit your articles in our Member Resources FAQ section: https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7 

Because these new mini episodes are short (roughly 10 minutes in length), do not feature an industry interview, and specifically focus on an ACDIS resource, they do not offer a CEU opportunity. 

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!

Today’s guest is Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CDIP, CRC, an experienced CDI subject matter expert, former interim ACDIS director, and former CDI education director at HCPro. Today’s show is hosted by ACDIS Director Rebecca Hendren, Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald, Editorial Manager, Events and Products, Karla Kozak, and Editor Jess Fluegel. The show provides a glimpse behind the scenes of all things ACDIS in a more casual, conversational format than our other podcast series.

While it is normally a members-only resource, the new white paper focused on pediatric respiratory failure is unlocked and free to download for everyone for the next 30 days until November 8, 2024. Click here to access it now! (https://bit.ly/3ZKOZYP)

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 CEUs 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 CEUs, 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/developing-pediatric-respiratory-failure-guidelines)

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, October 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 CEUs for this week’s episode.

ACDIS update:

ACDIS members can download the new white paper on denial types today! (https://bit.ly/3ZPKsVi)

The pediatric respiratory failure white paper is now available to ACDIS members (note that this paper is available to everyone for free for 30 days until November 8, 2024)! (https://bit.ly/3ZKOZYP) 

Respond to the 2024 CDI Salary Survey by October 25! (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2024-CDI-Salary-Survey)

Read all about our 2025 CDI Journal editions! (https://bit.ly/3TWoPi7)

Read all about the 2025 ACDIS CDI Scholarship program and submit your application today! (https://bit.ly/47CSKl4)

Today’s guest is Vaughn Matacale, MD, CCDS, director of the physician advisor group at ECU Health. Today’s show is part of the “Conversations with Karla” series. In every episode of this series, ACDIS Editorial Manager, Products and Events, Karla Kozak be joined by a guest who’s behind one of our most popular and exciting ACDIS educational offerings to share their expertise.

During today’s interview, Karla references a new ACDIS white paper focusing on the role of the physician advisor, which ACDIS members can access as part of their membership benefits by clicking here. (https://bit.ly/3SONQvf)

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 CEUs 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 CEUs, go to the show page on acdis.org, by clicking on the “ACDIS Podcast” link located under the “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/physician-advisor-role-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 Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 p.m. eastern. After that point, the CEU period will close, and you will not be eligible for the 0.5 CEUs for this week’s episode.

Today’s sponsor:

Today’s show is brought to you by the 2025 ACDIS Physician Advisor Forum, happening May 3-4, 2025, in Kissimmee, Florida. Click here to learn more and register! (https://bit.ly/3XSu7O6)  

ACDIS update:

Learn more and apply for the 2024/2025 ACDIS CDI Scholarship program by November 15! (https://bit.ly/47CSKl40)