It is evident with the complexity of this diagnosis (and the complexity of updated criteria) that even the most seasoned inpatient coder should review malnutrition coding guidelines and criteria frequently to ensure compliant reporting.
The brain is the most complex component of the central nervous system, consisting of approximately 100 billion neurons that communicate via an exponentially larger number of synapses. Individual areas of the brain have specialized functions that work in conjunction and regulate voluntary and involuntary body functions.