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Connect with e4health at HIMSS
Discover how e4health is leading the charge in healthcare innovation at HIMSS. Engage with our experts and explore groundbreaking solutions that enhance patient care and operational efficiency.e4health is thrilled to announce our participation in HIMSS, premier event...
Empowering Healthcare IT: Better Outcomes, Lower Costs, Faster Care
For many healthcare organizations, optimizing Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementations has become a critical challenge. At e4health, we’ve developed a comprehensive approach to assist our clients in navigating these complex changes while enhancing system performance. For twenty years, our unique methodology has set us apart in the industry, delivering tangible results that drive successful outcomes.
CDI Tips: HIV Disease/AIDS
Definition: HIV Disease is caused by human immunodeficiency virus, of all types, with destruction of CD4+ T-lymphocytes that help mediate the body’s immune response to infection. · The virus is bloodborne · It is most often transmitted through: o ...
Coding Tips: Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia New Codes Effective with October 1, 2024 Discharges Category E16, Other disorders of pancreatic internal secretion has been expanded and codes have been created to capture the levels of hypoglycemia. Code Assignment: These new codes are intended to be...
Coding Tips: Newly Prescribed Medicine
Newly Prescribed MedicineUsing "Long-Term Use" Code Code Assignment: It would be appropriate to assign a code from category Z79, Long-term (current) drug therapy, when a patient is prescribed a medication that is intended to be taken on a long-term basis to control a...
HIM Spotlight: Staying Ahead in an Evolving Landscape
By Todd Goughnour, RHIA, MBA, Senior Vice President of HIM at e4health The Health Information Management (HIM) landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and the increasing importance of data-driven...
The Future of Healthcare Finance: How AI and Blended Shore Initiatives Drive Cost-Efficiency and Accuracy in MRC Management
By: Sabrina Yousfi, MBA, RHIA, CCS, CDIP, Senior Vice President, Mid-Revenue Cycle Solutions, Amanda Corley, Vice President Coding Solutions, Nick Raup, Senior Vice President of AI and Automation Solutions The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and blended...
Coding Tips: Prediabetes and Polyneuropathy
Prediabetes and PolyneuropathyPolyneuropathy due to prediabetes evidenced by abnormal gait, increased sensitivity to pain in left upper extremity and left lower extremity. What are the correct ICD-10-CM code assignments for polyneuropathy due to prediabetes? Per 3Q...
Upholding Excellence in Security: e4health Achieves SOC 2® Type 2 Compliance
We're proud to announce that e4health has achieved compliance with the SOC 2® Type 2 Framework, reflecting our ongoing commitment to data security and regulatory integrity. Max Lawson, Vice President and CIO at e4health, emphasizes the importance of this achievement:...
CDI Tips: Myocardial Injury
Myocardial Injury and Acute Myocardial Infarctions Acute Myocardial Injury: Elevated cTN value above the 99th Percentile upper reference limit (URL). The injury is considered acute if there is a rise and /or fall of cTN values. Acute Non-Ischemic Myocardial Injury:...
e4health Team Member Spotlight: Barb Beckmann
Biweekly, we shine a spotlight on a member of the e4health Team who is truly making an impact. Today, we're putting Barb Beckmann in the Team Spotlight!Let's Hear From Barb ... What's your secret sauce? How do you make it look so easy? Being raised &...
Coding Tips: Metabolic Encephalopathy and Toxic Metabolic Encephalopathy
Metabolic Encephalopathy and Toxic Metabolic EncephalopathyIf toxic encephalopathy and metabolic encephalopathy are due to two separate causes; both codes can be used fully capture the patient’s condition. Example from 2Q 2024 Coding Clinic: A patient presented to the...