Join expert instructors Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC, and Allen Frady, RN, BSN, CCDS, CCS, CRC, on Thursday, April 4, 1-2:30 p.m. eastern, for a discussion of the ins and outs of HCCs and risk adjustment methodologies and learn how to apply the...Read More »
Q:A patient recently came in with SOB and was found to have a incarcerated ventral hernia. SOB was documented throughout the record. Can SOB be coded separately or is it integral to hernia?Read More »
By Cheryl Ericson, RN, MS, CCDS, CDIP, and Cathy Farraher, RN, MBA, CCM, CCDS
The rollout of the clinical validation process should include an educational timeline complete with a roadshow of sorts in which the physician advisor, CDI administrator, and CDI staff explain the...Read More »
The American Medical Association’s (AMA) current procedural terminology (CPT) editorial panel approved sweeping changes to documentation and code selection guidelines for evaluation and management...Read More »
Q:I saw that there are separate codes for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and acute respiratory distress. What’s the difference between ARDS and acute respiratory distress?Read More »
The Coordination and Maintenance (C&M) Committee met last week on March 5 and 6 to discuss proposed code changes in ICD-10-CM/PCS. The agendas for the meetings are available on the CMS...Read More »
Q:One of my CDI staff members recently asked me for resources to help differentiate between an acute PE/DVT and a chronic PE/DVT. She’s looking for anything that could help her explain the difference to a physician, but I’m...Read More »
