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Record numbers of people took the CCDS exam in December and early January before the new version
In 2016, those sitting for the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) exam face the b
by Penny Richards  Live onsite scoring for the CCDS exam began again la
Deadline for CCDS exam at ACDIS conference in Las Vegas Friday, April 11 is the
CCDS exam results for those who took the exam since January 18 will be issued at the end of March
ACDIS is proud to celebrate the 3,000th Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) creden
Those wishing to obtain their CCDS certification now have an opportunity to take the exam at the
The following changes to the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) credential
ACDIS is making several changes to the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist exam effective
CCDS candidates, please take note of the following important changes to the CCDS certification pr
Those interested in taking the Certified Clinical Documentation Specialists (CCDS) credential exa
JustCoding currently offers a complete CPC practice exam for platinum members. We are considering
OCTOBER 22, 2014
JUSTCODING
By Penny Richards, ACDIS Member Services Specialist Do you hold the CCDS certifica
Q: How far in advance can I renew my CCDS certification? A: Please submit no more t
The Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS) exam hit a pretty big milestone last weeke
Updated CPC® practice exam in Q
FEBRUARY 4, 2015
JUSTCODING
New exam in our Quizzes section:
MARCH 19, 2014
JUSTCODING
Before new physicians entering practice decide whether to pursue board certification, cha
OCTOBER 20, 2017
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
  “When we walk into an exam room, we may actually ask a patient how they&rs
MARCH 19, 2015
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Sure, CDI practices might lead a hospital to the proverbial pot o’ gold hidden in the medic
ACDIS is proud to announce the promotion of CDI Education Director Cheryl Ericson, MS, RN, CCDS,
The aging physician: Some practical tips by William K. Cors
SEPTEMBER 1, 2014
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Do you see room in your practice for a productivity advantage? “My background is emergency
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
JUSTCODING
Lawmakers in a half-dozen states are considering bills that would expand the scope of practice fo
by Robin Deakins, RN, CCDS It all started with my desire to attend the 2015 ACDI
Technical standards released by U.S. Access Board build on local push toward best practices.
Maintenance of certification (MOC) exam scores are falling: First-time pass rates for those who
JULY 15, 2015
JUSTCODING
Clinical privileges Medical oncology - Practice area 142
JULY 29, 2015
JUSTCODING
by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS It seems change lurks near every corner we turn this
MAY 21, 2014
JUSTCODING
Privileging Training varies widely, as does practice, for specialist
MARCH 11, 2015
JUSTCODING
  Best Practices for LTC Billers
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
By Glenn Krauss, BBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, FCS, PCS, CCDS, C-CDI CDI specialist
 By Shannon E. McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CCDS  
MAY 7, 2014
JUSTCODING
Shannon E. McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CCDS, director of coding and
by Karen Newhouser, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS, CCM CDI entered my life in January
  Best Practices for Ongoing Consolidated Billing Compliance
OCTOBER 16, 2015
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Medicare Part A admissions: Best practices for your facility
APRIL 22, 2016
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Survey preparation: How self-audit practices come from QAPI
SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
  Achieve accurate reimbursement and compliance with these best practices
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
LONG-TERM CARE DEPARTMENT
A physician walks into an exam room and extends his hand to the patient. The gesture is simple, s
JULY 16, 2014
INFECTION CONTROL, QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Imagine sitting down to take an exam and the teacher tells you exactly what’s on the test.
OCTOBER 22, 2014
JUSTCODING
By Laurie Prescott, RN- MSN, CCDS, CDIP As many of you know, working remotely has
Physician practices have many of the same concerns that hospitals and large healthcare systems do
Evidence-based practice (EBP) has become increasingly important as the nursing profession drives
JANUARY 7, 2016
NURSING DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 26, 2015
JUSTCODING
by Shannon E. McCall, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC, CPC-I, CEMC, CCDS  
DECEMBER 16, 2015
JUSTCODING
Regulatory and administrative burdens on physician practices have increased, and practices are s
Physician Practice Perspectives, previously The Doctor's Office
  CMS' updated 60-day overpayment provision may cause practical implementation challenges
  CMS is rolling out the next version of Transforming Clinical Practice Initiative Support and
Physician Practice Perspectives, previously The Doctor's Office
Physician Practice Perspectives is a 12-page monthly newsletter full of practice
AA best practice should identify clinical actions—assessment, teaching, procedures, coordin
Do you have questions about physician practice coding, reimbursement, safety, EHRs, compliance, H
Best practice should identify clinical actions—assessment, teaching, procedures, coordinati
Three of four physicians expect to purchase, buy into, merge, or sell their practice within the n
By Laurie Prescott, RN- MSN, CCDS, CDIP I am often asked by CDI managers and direc
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
JUSTCODING
Physician Practice Billing From A to Z is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to billin
DECEMBER 15, 2015
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
A new study has found that the average physician practice spends more than $40,000 on quality rep
Physician Practice Insider wants to learn more about its subscribers and the daily chall
DECEMBER 30, 2014
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
DECEMBER 3, 2014
JUSTCODING
A new survey from Merritt Hawkins shows that while more physicians are joining practices owned by
The Joint Commission has revised its policy for inclusion of physician practices in hospital and
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently filed a proposed rule to permit full practice au
JUNE 16, 2016
NURSING DEPARTMENT
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently filed a proposed rule to permit full practice a
As concerns mount that small and solo physician practices will suffer under MIPS, HHS announced i
The rapid pace of change in healthcare has made it difficult for many practices to keep up with a
JULY 30, 2014
JUSTCODING
Although physician practices may welcome some of the changes MACRA and MIPS will bring, other cha
As Connecticut closes in on passing a bill to allow advanced practice RNs (APRNs) to practice in
Once a physician makes the decision to break the “traditional practice” mold, there
Introducing change to practice in healthcare is not easy. While it is well established that evid
JANUARY 27, 2016
INFECTION CONTROL, QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY DEPARTMENT
While an advanced practice registered nurses (APRAs) or physician assistants (PAs) can do a face-to-
Selling a practice or merging with another practice can be a good strategic move for a physician,
SEPTEMBER 18, 2017
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
For some practices, testing new products is born out of necessity, while others are motivated by
Physician Practice Perspectives is filled with Medicare news, coding an
More than one-quarter of physician practices fell short of revenue goals in 2016, according to a
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
A new study finds that pay gaps between men and women are greater at physician practices that als
AUGUST 12, 2020
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
JUSTCODING
AUGUST 12, 2015
JUSTCODING
By Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS Usually the attendees in the basic CDI Boot Camp are br
Negotiating reimbursement rates with payers can be an uphill battle for small practices that have
Would you be interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise with others? Physician Practice I
The RAC Toolkit for Physician Practices is your practice’s answer to t
A medical practice’s success can hinge on the culture of its team. The culture—the se
OCTOBER 15, 2015
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
The number of solo and small practices continues to dwindle in the U.S., and the pace of consolid
MARCH 9, 2017
In 2008 the predicted cost to implement ICD-10 ranged from roughly $83,300 for a small practice
FEBRUARY 20, 2014
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
The Practical Guide to Release of Information: ROI in a HITECH World, Second Edition, pr
New physicians entering practice often leave residency with a wealth of medical knowledge yet lac
JULY 29, 2016
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
The Practical Guide to Release of Information: ROI in a HITECH World, Second Edition,
FEBRUARY 12, 2014
JUSTCODING
APRIL 9, 2014
JUSTCODING
OCTOBER 8, 2014
JUSTCODING
By Cheryl Ericson, MS, RN, CCDS, CDIP Many clinical documentation improvement (CDI
JULY 29, 2015
JUSTCODING
Physician Practice Perspectives, previously The Doctor's Office
The number of solo and small practices continues to dwindle in the U.S., and the pace of consolid
Increasing age, solo practice, lack of board certification, and less than three years of residen
As our industry rapidly changes, so too must our patient-care policies, standards, and practices.
Be prepared to revise how your practice runs so that you can maximize your chances of earning an
The rapid pace of change in healthcare has made it difficult for many practices to keep up with a
Consider using roll-down doors on emergency department exam rooms, breakaway clothes hooks on wal
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Q: Can a nurse practitioner who runs her own practice make a referral to a
In simplest terms, a best practice is a process or procedure that consistently produces superior
Advanced practice registered nurses (APRN) who work for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) w
DECEMBER 27, 2016
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Proposed legislation that would allow advance practice nurses to practice independently risks pa
Hospitals have increasingly acquired physician practices during the past decade, arguing that do
If you missed our March webcast, Practicing Medicine Longer: Legal and Clinical Considerations
Physician assessment Q&A: Keep an eye on 'practice dr
The ANCC Magnet Recognition Program® (MRP) requires hospitals to have evidence-based practice
MARCH 6, 2015
NURSING DEPARTMENT
The Midwest may be the best place for physicians to practice to avoid burnout and stress, accordi
MAY 12, 2017
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
The 2015 Medicare Compliance Forum pairs leading Medicare experts with practicing provider
Here’s a composite portrait of the current medical practice professional toiling away in on
The number of RNs with doctorates of nursing practice is growing, but CNOs are still unclear abou
APRIL 10, 2015
NURSING DEPARTMENT
From social media practices to safety requirements,
JULY 30, 2015
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Do you have an evidence-based practice story to share? For nurses just ge
AUGUST 27, 2015
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Amid the growing COVID-19 pandemic, many hospitals and physician practices have been forced to la
APRIL 15, 2020
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Physician practices that transition to patient-centered medical homes (PCMH) are reaping benefits
JUNE 18, 2014
JUSTCODING
by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS We're months away from the implementation of ICD-10-C
By Glenn Krauss, BBA, RHIA, CCS, CCS-P, CPUR, FCS, PCS, CCDS, C-CDI &nb
JULY 30, 2014
JUSTCODING
Question: We have multiple practice locations, and I have a couple of questi
Hospitals have increasingly acquired physician practices during the past decade, arguing that do
An apparent prevalent practice of mishandling injectable vials of medication in healthcare
JUNE 18, 2014
INFECTION CONTROL, QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY DEPARTMENT
When hospitals acquire medical groups and physician practices, this consolidation can lead to hi
More practices are using nurse practitioners (NPs) and physician assistants (PAs) in new ways and
FEBRUARY 23, 2016
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Some eligible professionals (EP) and group practices will get a pass for failing to meet 2016 Phy
Telemedicine is still a niche business for physician practices and one that’s been slow to
If you missed our March webcast, Practicing Medicine Longer: Legal and Clinical Considerations
On January 1, a Minnesota state law took effect allowing nurse practitioners (NP) to practice in
Q: Should we update a Notice of Privacy Practices to ensure patients are aware that their
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a large po
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a large po
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a large po
DECEMBER 27, 2016
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a large po
DECEMBER 13, 2016
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a large po
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a large po
The growing demands of administrative work are a major pain point for most physician practices. T
Nurse managers are key players in implementing and integrating evidence-based practice (EBP) at t
JANUARY 8, 2020
NURSING DEPARTMENT
When considering practice opportunities, final-year residents weigh several different factors. Ac
JUNE 5, 2015
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Promoting a medical practice used to be a matter of posting an ad in the Yellow Pages®
ISMP’s targeted medication safety best practices for 2017 Edit
By Christopher Cheney Primary care practices are continuing to struggle
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
By Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS   Providers hav
FEBRUARY 18, 2015
JUSTCODING
Cardiologist Robert Graor lost his Ohio license to practice medicine in 1995 and was sentenced t
Would you be interested in sharing your knowledge and expertise with others? Physician Practic
Cancer Care Group, P.C., an Indiana-based radiation oncology private physician practice, has agre
SEPTEMBER 8, 2015
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Cancer Care Group, P.C., an Indiana-based radiation oncology private physician practice, has agre
Do you have questions about physician practice coding, reimbursement, safety, EHRs, compliance, H
Sustainable practices are not only a way to save the planet, but a way to cut down on violations
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
SAFETY DEPARTMENT
Before new physicians entering practice decide whether to pursue board certification, changes on
OCTOBER 20, 2017
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
If you’re leaving your job for a position at another medical practice, you can just take
Copying and pasting information in EHRs is a common practice that can save busy physicians and ot
In nearly two years since practices adopted the ICD-10 code set, billing and coding experts say t
By Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS The American Hospital Association wrapped up its Coding Cli
APRIL 8, 2015
JUSTCODING
  by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS Many coders and CDI specialists have memorized
FEBRUARY 11, 2015
JUSTCODING
By Linda Renee Brown, RN, MA, CCDS, CCS, CDIP   The annual
DECEMBER 2, 2015
JUSTCODING
 by Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CPCO, CCDS CMS released the 2017 OPPS proposed r
MARCH 5, 2014
JUSTCODING
Twelve Minnesota nurses who since 2010 are licensed to practice despite having either stolen narc
NOVEMBER 7, 2013
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
  Following the arrest of a Tucson man on charges of practicing medicine without a
JULY 10, 2014
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Studies show that physicians tend to practice close to where they received their training.
APRIL 23, 2015
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
Dear readers, Do you have any best practices or forms/lists/ templates from your
OCTOBER 8, 2015
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
When choosing where to practice, residents may want to consider moving to rural areas because the
APRIL 15, 2016
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
A recent study published in Health Affairs found that when physician practices have care-manageme
MARCH 31, 2016
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a l
“It’s one thing to know medicine, but the art of practicing it is completely differen
MAY 22, 2015
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
"[A]s we enter into clinical practice, physicians face the burdens of documentation and reg
SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
The factors affecting employee retention can vary based on a number of concerns. For some practic
As more states expand the scope of practice for nurse practitioners (NPs) in an effort to combat
APRIL 17, 2014
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Unique combination of solid regulatory guidance and practical solutions
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT
  Unique combination of solid regulatory guidance and practical solutions
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
CORPORATE COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT
More community practices are joining hospital systems because it makes economic sense for both pa
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Changes in the healthcare delivery landscape and scope-of-practice laws are driving demand for a
  Credentialing providers in a physician practice is a confusing and time-consumin
  Credentialing providers in a physician practice is a confusing and time-consumin
Hand hygiene compliance and influenza vaccination are two patient safety practices that should be
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Credentialing providers in a physician practice is a confusing and time-consuming process that ca
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
Credentialing providers in a physician practice is a confusing and time-consuming process that ca
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a large po
Keeping wait times for appointments to a minimum is a cardinal rule for medical practices, but on
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
JUSTCODING
MARCH 26, 2014
JUSTCODING
OCTOBER 8, 2014
JUSTCODING
MAY 6, 2015
JUSTCODING
by Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS   We’re less than four month
JUNE 17, 2015
JUSTCODING
On July 1, nearly 200 group practices began a five-year demonstration program of CMS’s Onco
More small practices can quality for exclusions from the Quality Payment Program (QPP), claim har
JULY 15, 2015
JUSTCODING
AUGUST 12, 2015
JUSTCODING
Physician practices spend more than $15.4 billion each year reporting quality measures that nearl
A large part of the job of nursing is translating best practices and standards into effective bed
NOVEMBER 2, 2017
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a l
APRIL 15, 2015
JUSTCODING
“The healthcare environment dynamic is changing rapidly, as is the practice of medicine. P
SEPTEMBER 24, 2015
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Henry Schein Practice Solutions, Inc., a provider of office management software for dental practi
Henry Schein Practice Solutions, Inc., a provider of office management software for dental practi
“[I]t’s important to completely unplug from the practice and experience regular &lsq
FEBRUARY 18, 2016
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Physician practices are working with a new set of rules when it comes to engaging patients online
New physicians entering practice may want to consider moving to New Hampshire, according to new d
MAY 5, 2017
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
The growing demands of administrative work are a major pain point for most physician practices. T
“It’s such a big part of their practice of medicine in the future that their there ne
NOVEMBER 9, 2018
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
JUSTCODING
AUGUST 27, 2014
JUSTCODING
OCTOBER 21, 2015
JUSTCODING
From advanced practice professionals to telemedicine providers, The Medical Staff’s Guid
OCTOBER 31, 2013
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
WESTMED Medical Group, a 260-physician group practice, launched an accountable care organization
NOVEMBER 21, 2013
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
From advanced practice professionals to telemedicine providers, The Medical Staff’s Guid
NOVEMBER 15, 2013
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Between hand hygiene, sterile practices, environmental cleaning, and a host of other infec
APRIL 9, 2014
INFECTION CONTROL, QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY DEPARTMENT
This book is a comprehensive self-inspection guide for outpatient medical practices. Safety offic
JULY 15, 2015
INFECTION CONTROL, QUALITY & PATIENT SAFETY DEPARTMENT
The practice of concurrent surgery is common and has been accepted for so long that it might be
MARCH 17, 2016
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
Correct coding is important to physician practices. The ICD-10-CM diagnoses and the CPT procedure
With job growth and increasing pay, more and more nurses are seeking advanced practice degrees.
OCTOBER 6, 2016
NURSING DEPARTMENT
Practices that treat CIGNA patients: Check that pile of unopened mail. In
Referring patients to specialists is fairly routine for most primary care practices, but it can b
The average medical practice spends 785 hours a year on quality measure reporting. That’s e
MARCH 15, 2016
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
A cardiologist practicing on Long Island, New York, has been arrested and charged with conspiracy
Physician practices are under increasing financial pressure, and Medicare accounts for a large po
The high rate of nursing home injuries can be reduced by better resident handling practice
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
JUSTCODING
SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
JUSTCODING
Hospitals have improved their processes care and safe practices, but they’ve got much work
NOVEMBER 4, 2014
ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT
DECEMBER 17, 2014
JUSTCODING
Q: Is it necessary for physician practices to provide HIPAA training for all workforce me
DECEMBER 16, 2014
PHYSICIAN PRACTICE DEPARTMENT
  Officials from several health centers, multi-group practices, insurers, and phys
The use of 360-degree evaluations can provide a practical, systematic, and subjectively-accurate
JULY 30, 2015
MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENT
I want to invite you all to our free upcoming webcast, “Best Practices for Achieving GME Pr
JULY 24, 2015
RESIDENCY DEPARTMENT
AUGUST 12, 2015
JUSTCODING