Q: As you can imagine, the coding and CDI world is abuzz with all the recent guidelines and code changes for fiscal year 2025 ICD-10-CM. For us specifically, the new obesity codes. The new codes are described as classifications for E66.8, Other obesity. ...Read More »
With 2024 drawing to a close, ACDIS is hard at work preparing for the new year including the awards and poster presentations we are privileged to facilitate each year at the ACDIS national conference! If you are looking to recognize your...Read More »
The American Heart Association (AHA) has released a statement tying three common cardiovascular diseases (CVD) to cognitive decline, MedPage Today reported.
A heightened incidence of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be linked to more socially and environmentally disadvantaged neighborhoods, according to a new analysis presented at the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) 2024 Annual Meeting.Read More »
Q: According to CDI Week industry survey data, 46.97% of respondents reported that their CDI team reviews for risk adjustment during their chart reviews in the inpatient setting, while 11.82% do so in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. In what cases does your CDI team review...Read More »
