Q: I know that CMS doesn’t classify morbid obesity as a comorbid complicating condition (CC) as a secondary diagnosis. Can you please explain why? What diagnoses are classified as CCs by CMS in terms of obesity?Read More »
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 »
