Acute Blood Loss Anemia CDI Scenario
In this CDI Scenario, a 56 yr. old male is admitted to the hospital and has indicators of Acute Blood Loss Anemia.
High Risk Diagnosis Codes and Risk Adjustment
High risk diagnosis codes are like any other ICD-10 code, and the more severe or complex a diagnosis, the higher the risk associated.
Other Persistent Atrial Fibrillation CDI Scenario – January 2023
January’s CDI Scenario covers other persistent atrial fibrillation presenting in a 58-year-old male in the emergency room.
Monkeypox – December 2022 Coding Tip
In December’s Coding Tip, learn the newly established laboratory test code, 87593, for the monkeypox virus.
Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 1
The 2023 Evaluation and Management (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Learn more about the changes here.
Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 2
The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 2 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.
Preparing for the 2023 Evaluation & Management (E/M) Changes: Part 3
The 2023 (E/M) Changes become effective on January 1, 2023. Part 3 of this series focuses on Hospital Inpatient and Observation Care.
Post Procedural Respiratory Failure CDI Scenario – September 2022
A 67-year-old male presents with post procedural respiratory failure after a laparoscopic colectomy for adenocarcinoma of the sigmoid colon.
Newborn Observation due to Maternal Marijuana Use – August 2022 Coding Tip
A frequent marijuana user became pregnant and ceased usage. Upon birth, her newborn was observed for signs and symptoms of withdrawal.
AHRQ Elixhauser Review CDI Scenario – August 2022
In this CDI Scenario, background information on AHRQ Elixhauser Review is offered to readers, plus a clinical example and documentation tips.