Note: This article pertains principally to conditions most often treated in the outpatient area but which may have implications for inpatient conditions.
Mental health disorders are common in the United States, with an estimated 19% of Americans 18 or older...Read More »
Q: When I started CDI, I was told that when a complication code happens to be the reason of admission, along with another condition also contributing to the admission, the complication code takes precedence over the other condition code. Is this correct, and is there any written evidence...Read More »
A patient presents to the ED with fever, gastroenteritis, nausea, and vomiting. After evaluation, the patient is found to be severely dehydrated and the physician admits the patient for administration of fluids. What is the principal diagnosis?
Coronary artery disease (CAD) develops when the arteries that supply the blood to the heart muscles become hardened and narrowed due to a buildup of cholesterol and other materials, such as plaque, on their inner wall. It's also called atherosclerosis.
CAD is the most common type of heart...Read More »
