Obesity was linked to a higher risk for infection-related hospitalizations and death, according to a prospective study published in The Lancet that looked at two Finnish cohorts and an...Read More »
Q: What are the most common reasons postpartum hemorrhage is documented and coded inconsistently, and how can coders and clinicians help address these issues?
A: As one of the top five causes of maternal mortality worldwide, postpartum...Read More »
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CMS announced it is adding 80 new procedure codes to the fiscal year (FY) 2026 ICD-10-PCS code set, available for discharges occurring from April 1 through September 30, 2026, ...Read More »
by Jessica Vaughn, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CCDS, CCDS-O, CRC
Imagine applying for a role and during the interview being told, “We have two open positions: One is for a case manager, and the other is for a CDI specialist.” This is how my journey began!
