The term “stroke” or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) indicates an interruption in blood flow to the brain. Nancy Reading, RN, CPC, CPC-P , reviews strokes and explains how coders should report them and their treatment in ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
Kerri Swart, RN, CCRN, CCDS, writes about how a previously 100%on-site CDI program shifted to remote work and maintained productivity and education standards.
What may be considered a simple task, such as confirming present on admission status, can be complicated by discrepancies between coding and quality reporting criteria. Kate Siemens, RN, CMSRN, CCDS , outlines the ways in which coding and quality metrics do not align.
Spinal fusions can effectively eliminate pain and restore stability to the spine. Learn how to apply ICD-10-PCS codes and guidelines for spinal fusions and related procedures.
Expanding into psychiatric units or facilities is a step that CDI programs may take because of their current patient population, a newly acquired center, or just another chance to improve their risk adjustment factor (RAF) score.
Our experts answer questions about ICD-10-PCS coding for pacemaker implants, how and when to report transcranial magnetic stimulation, and querying pathology results.
Approximately 1.7 million adults in America develop sepsis each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Review documentation requirements and ICD-10-CM coding for severe sepsis.
Functional and structural disorders, infections, and irritations of the large intestine can cause debilitating digestive complications that require surgical intervention. Review ICD-10-PCS coding for colectomy and ostomy procedures.
