by Steven L. Griffin, DNP, RN, CCM, CCDS
Modern American medicine is a prime example of a profession that has tremendously increased its authority through the attainment and control of specialized knowledge and judgment that is perceived as belonging exclusively to the physician....Read More »
I’ve heard that when the volume of surgical cases is flat, any movement in the case mix index (CMI) represents an increased complexity of the patients. Can you explain what that means?Read More »
A recent study conducted by the CDC revealed that healthcare-associated infections in acute care hospitals have “decreased significantly,” according to Medscape. The report...Read More »
Q: What advice can you give pertaining to clinical documentation requirements to properly report CPT codes for vaginal deliveries after cesarean procedures?Read More »
I have a question about coding human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and HIV-related illnesses. If a physician documents a patient is HIV positive, should the chart be coded to Z21? What about if they document the patient is HIV positive with an HIV-related illness—would that be coded to B20?Read More »
I’ve been told that vasodilator therapy can be used to preserve renal function, but I’m having trouble understanding how. Could you explain it to me?Read More »