Coding Tips: Zero Balance Ultrafiltration/Z-BUF (1Q 2025 Coding Clinic)
Zero Balance Ultrafiltration/Z-BUF (1Q 2025 Coding Clinic) Ultrafiltration is used to maintain volume management and/or filter the blood in order to reduce the adverse effects of hemodilution during cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Hyperkalemia is common while on CPB and...
CDI Tips: Adult Obesity
Adult Obesity Definition Obesity: Recognized as a BMI > 30. Morbid obesity: BMI > 40 or > 35 with at least one obesity related comorbid condition such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension or arthritis. Drug-induced obesity (iatrogenic obesity):...
Coding Tips: Hepatorenal Syndrome with Acute Kidney Injury (1Q 2025 Coding Clinic)
Hepatorenal Syndrome with Acute Kidney Injury (1Q 2025 Coding Clinic) A patient presents with acute kidney injury (AKI) likely secondary to hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) secondary to metastatic breast cancer to the liver. Would AKI and HRS be reported separately or is...