Based on a series of cognitive tests, self-reported symptoms, brain scans, and biomarkers, researchers found that 351 patients hospitalized with severe COVID-19 had evidence of a long-term brain injury a year after contracting the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This new study has found that such symptoms may...Read More »
We're delighted to share that the new episode of the ACDIS Podcast is now available! Sharme Brodie, RN, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRC, a CDI education specialist at HCPro/ACDIS, is our guest this week for a conversation about acute kidney injury (AKI). Read More »
A recent study presented at the Crohn’s and Colitis Congress has suggested that COVID-19 patients who have a history of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at an increased risk of sepsis, shock, and acute kidney injury, according...Read More »
by Alba Kuqi, MD, MSHIM, RHIA, CCM, CRCR, CICA, CSMC, CSAF, CCS, CCDS, CDIP
Substance use, abuse, and dependence are critical areas within healthcare that impact CDI and coding. With the increasing prevalence of substance-related disorders, it is imperative for healthcare...Read More »
For the record, I dig the kidney. To me, it has always been one of the most fascinating human organs. It has complex internal structures and functions yielding a range of effects on the entire human body, as well as a vast array of...Read More »
Q: Are coders required to report a social determinants of health (SDOH) ICD-10-CM code when a CPT code for an evaluation and management (E/M) service level is based on medical decision-making (MDM)?Read More »
by Sydni Johnson, BSN, RN, CCDS, and Suzanne Santellanes, BSN, RN, CCDS
The CDI specialists serve as a liaison between the clinical team and the coding team. Strong foundational coding knowledge ensures that the CDI specialist accurately identifies the appropriate documentation...Read More »
