Q:I have a question about code T83.512, Nephrostomy tube catheter associated infection, which leads to DRG 698-700. I understand that this is not considered a HAC, but is it still a catheter associated infection from a device...Read More »
Laurie L. Prescott, RN, MSN, CCDS, CDIP, CRC, CDI education director at HCPro in Middleton, Massachusetts, presents the “CDI Management Essentials,” pre-conference event on Sunday, May 19 through Monday, May 20 ahead of...Read More »
Q: We recently had a patient who was on oral Bactrim after a fracture who may have been non-compliant with his therapy but who indicates that he’s fully adherent to his medications. He was admitted for IV antibiotics, was given IV vancomycin,...Read More »
Awhile back, ACDIS Editor Linnea Archibald got two emails asking where CDI professionals physically work in the hospital from two separate members. On the same day. Within a two-hour span. When this happens, the ACDIS team takes notice and tries to get to the bottom of the question. In this...Read More »
Expert ACDIS 2019 conference speakers Rhoda Chism, RN, CCDS, and Laura White, MHA, provide an inside look on how their organization dealt with the various sepsis clinical definitions, challenging CDI professionals to think outside the box to improve their processes and results.Read More »
Q: I remember reading an article, or a Coding Clinic, that basically said it was inappropriate for facilities to set internal policies for coding conditions based on clinical criteria, but I can’t find the reference. Can point me in...Read More »
