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Coding Tips: Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD)
This condition is commonly documented along with chronic kidney disease (CKD). MBD is a broad term used to describe a group of bone disorders of bone strength usually caused by mineral abnormalities such as calcium, phosphorus, vitamin D, or magnesium. As published in...
Weighing In on Oracle Acquisition and New Vision
Following Oracle’s $28.4 billion acquisition of Cerner Corporation, board chair and CTO Larry Ellison announced his vision of a national health records database. Health IT Answers reached out to Intellis Chief Operations Officer Glenn Schweidler, RHIA, and other...
Coding Tips: Lupus
When Lupus (unspecified) is documented in a record, there is no default code. Therefore, it is important to have providers document this condition as precisely as possible. For instance, document SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) instead and add any complications...
Listen Now: e4 Jim Hennessy Cohosts New Jersey HIMSS CMIO Podcast with Angela Yochem of Novant Health
The New Jersey HIMSS Digital Transformation podcast series continues as we have another in-depth discussion with a national leader on the topic. This episode’s guest is Angela Yochem, Chief Transformation and Digital Officer at Novant Health and Chief Operating...
Welcome Lori Harbison
Intellis is pleased to announce the addition of Lori Harbison, LPN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS as our Manager of Clinical Documentation and Quality Services. Lori brings over 30 years of experience in nursing, including 13 years of experience in Clinical Documentation Integrity....
Coding Tips: Drug-induced Neuropathy
Drug-induced neuropathy (D62.0) is a diagnosis often missed by even the savviest and seasoned coders. It is sometimes seen in documentation as ‘CIPN’ (chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy) and is a common side effect caused by antineoplastic agents. Treatment...
Coding Tips: Cachexia (R64)
Cachexia (R64) is also known as ‘wasting’ or ‘wasting syndrome’. It is a general state of weakness involving marked weight and muscle loss. Emaciated is another term that may be found in the documentation that also maps to code R64. These diagnoses are often missed...
e4 to Present Free NARUG Lunch and Learn: Strategies for Achieving a Successful Independent Cerner Millennium Code Upgrade
Join co-hosts Rich Amelio, Information Technology Practice Director, and Kevin McShane, Senior Consultant, Friday, as they discuss strategies for achieving a successful independent Cerner Millennium code upgrade. Taking place February 25th, 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00...
Listen Now: e4 Jim Hennessy Cohosts New Jersey HIMSS CMIO Podcast on Digital Transformation
Join co-hosts Jim Hennessy, e4 Services CEO and NJ HIMSS Board Member, and Dr. Kennedy Ganti, President of NJ HIMSS Board and NJ Medical Society Board, as they discuss digital transformation in healthcare with Dr. Wayne Fellmeth, CMIO of Hunterdon Health, and Dr....