Q: I recently heard an example where a patient with a principal diagnosis of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and myocardial infarction, which was not present on admission. In the example, they said that this case would go to DRG 282, Acute myocardial infarction (AMI...Read More »
Q: I had a recent case where the nephrologist and cardiologist both documented hypertensive (HTN) emergency, but the attending documented HTN urgency. The attending was correct based on clinical indicators. Does that mean I don't have to query the attending and can just take...Read More »
Is there a list or guidelines for what terminology is considered adequate to establish a link between two conditions, similar to the uncertain diagnosis list?
Would the example above of “GI bleed in the setting of anticoagulants” be sufficient
I am wondering why it is recommended to bring a DRG code book when taking the ACDIS CCDS certification exam? Most CDI programs use online software, and many teams are remote now. Are programs buying code books for their staff?Read More »
Our care coordination team has typically handled our Program for Evaluating Payment Patterns Electronic Report (PEPPER) analysis, but the department head doesn’t feel comfortable in reporting and discussing outliers other than readmissions. Can you offer any assistance into what CDI programs...Read More »
