Clinical & Coding

The newly proposed Sepsis-3 definition has been the subject of great controversy and consternation since its publication in The Journal of the...Read More »

by Richard D. Pinson, MD, FACP, CCS

The newly proposed Sepsis-3 definition has been the subject of great controversy and...Read More »

Q: What is the correct procedure code for an esophagogastroduodenoscopy? Our coder coded...Read More »

CMS recently released the 2017 ICD-10-PCS code updates and...Read More »

The theme for the sixth annual CDI Week celebration (which takes place September 19-23)  totally rocks! This year, our theme is “CDI...Read More »

What’s the biggest issue related to for reporting respiratory failure diagnoses? It all starts with the definition, said Robert Stein, MD...Read More »

Q: I am never sure of correct sequencing when the admission is for flu, pneumonia, and asthma.The patient presented in the...Read More »

CMS released the 2017 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule yesterday, with policies that look to expand an Innovation Center...Read More »

CMS proposed a number of outpatient prospective policies in the calendar year (CY) 2017 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) and...Read More »

Q: I am with a CDI program that is starting to explore the severity of illness/risk of mortality (SOI/ROM). I personally have...Read More »