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ComaDefinition: Deep state of unconsciousness where patients are unable to move or be aware of or respond to their surroundings with loss of thinking abilities however retain non-cognitive function and normal sleep patterns.Diagnostic CriteriaA comprehensive...
Pathological FracturesDefinition: A bone fracture that occurs without adequate trauma, caused by an underlying disease.Diagnostic CriteriaIdentified in Radiology/Diagnostic Imaging such as X-Ray, CT, MRI, or bone scans. There are various underlying causes for...
Hypertensive CrisisDefinition: HTN: Systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 130mm Hg or more and/or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of more than 80mm Hg HTN Crisis: Generic term to describe hypertensive urgency or hypertensive emergency, typically seen with elevated blood...
When a 125-bed acute care medical center located in the heart of Eastern Long Island, New York, needed assistance taking their Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) Department to the next level, they turned to e4health.
Medicare Advantage is on the brink of a significant restructuring as it transitions from V24 to V28 of the hierarchical condition categories (HCCs) risk adjustment model. In a recent Journal of AHIMA article, I partnered with Jeanie Heck, BBA, CCS, Education...
Respiratory FailureDefinition: Syndrome where the respiratory systems fail in either or both the gas exchange function or oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination. Recognized as either hypoxemic or hypercapnic.Coding Considerations:Review the circumstances of...
The first part of the series, “Medicare Advantage HCC Model Changes From v24 to v28” is a deep dive into the upcoming HCC model changes. This webinar is approved for 1.0 AHIMA and AAPC CEU. The following six parts of the series are designed to provide additional...
Coding Strategies for Successful Revenue Cycle ManagementTune in to this Compliance Conversations episode, "Coding Strategies for Successful Revenue Cycle Management," to understand modifiers, status indicators, and their significance in the reimbursement process....
Poisonings vs. Adverse Reactions vs. Toxic Effects vs. Underdosing DefinitionPoisoning: reaction to the improper use of a medication. This can include either:Wrong substanceWrong doseWrong personWrong Route of administrationTaken in combination of alcohol, illicit...
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) DefinitionAn abrupt (within hours) decrease in kidney function, which encompasses both injury (structural damage) and impairment (loss of function). Etiology categorized as:Pre-Renal: Caused by any type of reduced blood flow to the...
During CDI Week, we are proud to share success stories from our leading team of clinical documentation integrity leaders.
During CDI Week, we are proud to share success stories from our leading team of clinical documentation integrity leaders.