Healthicity Blog

The compliance and coding worlds are filled with acronyms – and we’ve got another one for you: CDI. That stands for Clinical Documentation Improvement, and it’s a crucial piece of the healthcare puzzle.

After months of pestering, Ada finally gives in to her friend’s demands to try her hand at pickleball. Though she’s never been a big fan of racquet sports (or pickles, for that matter), Ada figures it must be fun if everyone is hitting the courts.

The HCCA Annual Compliance Institute is a place for compliance professionals to connect, chat, and take a quick breather from the office for a bit.

Does the thought of more board oversight of your compliance program inspire consternation or curiosity?

Although Bob Ross once said, “we don’t make mistakes, just happy little accidents,” we’re not sure how well that applies when accident-prone Ada wanders into an upscale art gallery, ready to peruse the fabulous (and delicate) works of art. 

Overview of Audit Types and Functions  

With so many audit possibilities in the healthcare space, it’s hard to know what’s what! Here is your rundown of different audit types and functions. 

Beware the Ides of March – and suspicious emails.

A “Red Book” or “Coding Bible” is a critical asset that can support multiple teams and departments. With one “source of truth” that everyone can use as a reference guide, it’s easier to stay on the same page and ensure accurate coding.