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CDI Tips: Properly Capturing Lactic Acidosis

CDI Tips: Properly Capturing Lactic Acidosis

A recent discussion regarding lactic acidosis in a patient with sepsis has prompted a review of some important points that need clarification.   First and foremost, lactic acidosis is not considered inherent to Sepsis. Additionally, acidosis is not noted as an...

CDI Tips: Pregnancy and Mpox

CDI Tips: Pregnancy and Mpox

Most patients will not be admitted to the hospital with mpox, but some patients with weakened immune systems, children under age 8, and pregnant or breastfeeding women can experience serious illness.

CDI Tips: Dementia

CDI Tips: Dementia

Dementia: Will we need more queries? The short answer is yes! We need documentation of none, other, or a specified type of mood disorder.  But here is the long answer: “Dementia The ICD-10-CM classifies dementia (categories F01, F02, and F03) on the basis of the...