Shannon Newell, RHIA, CCS , AHIMA-approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer, writes about significant changes to PSI 90 in the 2017 IPPS proposed rule, one of which is a new name–The Patient Safety and Adverse Events Composite.
Q: I am never sure of correct sequencing when the admission is for flu, pneumonia, and asthma. Can you suggest proper sequencing, and if queries are needed?
Michelle M. Wieczorek, RN, RHIT, CPHQ, discusses how documentation and coding can impact your facility’s data reported for hospital-acquired conditions and present on admission indicators.
Kimberly Cunningham, CPC, CIC, CCS , and other professionals comment on commonly seen MS-DRGs and inpatient conditions, including which terms coders need to look for in documentation to arrive at the most accurate MS-DRG and codes. Note: To access this free article, make sure you first register if you do not have a paid subscription.