Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common diagnosis of cancer in both men and women. It is also the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. In a recent study, the American Cancer Society found that CRC rates among adults younger than 65 are rising, even though...Read More »
Vaccine coverage by age two remained largely stable between kids born in 2021–2022 and 2019–2020, though decreases were observed for five vaccines and in certain demographic groups during more recent years, a recent Centers for...Read More »
Blood purification using polymyxin B showed a mortality reduction signal in patients with septic shock and high endotoxin activity, researchers reported. In the phase III Tigris trial, 28-day mortality was numerically lower in patients receiving standard of care plus two sessions of polymyxin B...Read More »
Q: What are common query opportunities coding professionals may encounter when reviewing unclear drug documentation?
A: Accurate coding of poisonings, adverse effects, and underdosing events depends entirely on clear provider documentation. Because code assignment is...Read More »
This is the last chance to share your valuable feedback on the ACDIS Pocket Guide and ACDIS PRO via our brief survey! The survey is only open until March 31, so click here to take the...Read More »
Many conditions can be confusing both to diagnose and assign the proper coding. One such condition is tumor lysis syndrome (TLS), which occurs when...Read More »
