Q: I encountered clinical validation issues where documentation noted a diagnosis with criteria, but the criteria used didn't...Read More »
by Paul Evans, RHIA, CCDS, CCS, CCS-P We have seen our industry grow increasingly complicated each year. With that increased...Read More »
Q: I understand the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting related to pressure injuries and present on admission (...Read More »
By Lynelle A. Clausen, RN, BSN I started working as a CDI specialist in May 2014, and was assigned to oncology, intensive care and...Read More »
Having been jointly developed by 3M™ and the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions, the APR-DRG system’s intent...Read More »
Q: I’m working on a case where a patient with atrial and mitral prosthetic heart valves on warfarin is being admitted for a heparin drip...Read More »
Q: I have a question regarding unilateral weakness from a previous...Read More »
By Penny Richards
Ah. Thanksgiving.
While the ACDIS team will be out of the office for the Thanksgiving holiday and Black...Read More »
Q: What should we do about the documentation of “acute pulmonary insufficiency?” What indicators are you using for this in comparison to...Read More »
With special guests and CDI Pocket Guide authors Richard Pinson, MD, FACP, CCS, principal of Pinson and Tang based in Chattanooga, TN, and ...
