We’ve survived the holiday feast and decided to skip the doorbusting to head out and visit the cute and fluffy animals at the Anytown Zoo. Of course, no outing would be complete without some injuries...
Tom Turkey has come in to the Stitch ‘Em Up Hospital for a little work before Thanksgiving. Dr. Carver is going to first take out Tom’s guts, then replace them with stuffing. How would we code Tom’s...
Comorbid conditions or complications (CC) and major comorbid conditions or complications (MCC) indicate a higher level of severity of illness, an elevated risk of mortality, and an above average intensity of resource utilization. Given their impact on reimbursement and quality reporting, Nancy Reading, BS, CPC, CPC-P, CPC-I, emphasizes how success in coding CCs and MCCs requires a delicate balance of documentation specificity and clinical clarity in diagnosis assignment.
A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests that postoperative physical activity levels measured by wearable devices were significantly associated with key surgical outcomes, finding that every 1,000 steps taken per day by patients after surgery is linked to fewer complications, lower readmission rates, and shorter hospital stays.
Gloryanne Bryant, RHIA, CDIP, CCS, CCDS, explores the governmental scrutiny around risk adjustment documentation, coding, reporting, and accuracy following the release of a governmental report and press release.
Human immunodeficiency virus is a chronic viral infection with clinical manifestations that can range from an asymptomatic infection to AIDS, the most advanced stage of the disease. Because HIV-related diagnoses carry unique ICD-10-CM coding guidelines, coders must carefully review the medical record to determine whether the documentation supports assignment of HIV disease, asymptomatic HIV infection, or other HIV status, as well as the presence of any HIV-related illnesses.
Cerumen, or more commonly referred to as earwax, is made by the body to protect the ears. Cerumen has both lubricating and antibacterial properties against bacteria, fungi, and water. Code assignment for cerumen removal is based on whether the cerumen is impacted. Note : To access this free article, make sure you first register here if you do not have a paid subscription.
In a world full of denials, sometimes the best thing you can be is a denials specialist. However, only 11.66% of respondents to the 2025 ACDIS CDI Salary Survey reported that their department included a CDI denials specialist role.
