Code T83.512, Nephrostomy tube catheter associated infection, leads to DRG 698-700. I understand this is not considered a hospital acquired condition (HAC), but is it still a catheter associated infection from a device?Read More »
November and December tend to be filled with a quiet sort of busyness, the kind of busyness that looks like lingering around a holiday dinner table with those you love, drinking your morning cup of coffee in holiday-themed pajamas, and curling up on the couch...Read More »
In a case where the patient arrived in respiratory distress, was intubated, and was placed on a vent, treated with IV Solumedrol, HHN, IV antibiotics. The patient was admitted to the nursing unit on the vent. The physician documented acute hypoxic respiratory failure due to COPD exacerbation. I...Read More »
I am hoping you can provide some insight on compliance and ethical provider education related to hierarchical condition category (HCC) risk adjustment. I’ve reviewed the ACDIS Code of Ethics for the development of provider education, but could...Read More »
