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A New Model for Identity Management: Defining a Proactive Enterprise – Wide eMPI Strategy
e4 and Intellis have combined to form the nation’s premier eMPI remediation solutions provider. Todd Goughnour, RHIA, MBA, VP of HIM and Robin Gates, RHIA, Sr. Director, Sales and Business Development share how a new model of identity management is helping...
CDI Tips: Properly Capturing Lactic Acidosis
A recent discussion regarding lactic acidosis in a patient with sepsis has prompted a review of some important points that need clarification. First and foremost, lactic acidosis is not considered inherent to Sepsis. Additionally, acidosis is not noted as an...
Coding Tips: New Codes for Refractory Angina Pectoris
New codes were assigned for refractory angina pectoris in FY 2023. These codes will differentiate refractory angina pectoris from other angina types and help ensure precise data collection coding. Chronic refractory angina pectoris is angina caused by irreversible...
Northeast Region Health Network EMPI Cleanup Case Study
A northeast region health network with a services footprint that includes over a dozen hospitals and large physician groups selected Epic electronic health records system as a single enterprise EHR. After thorough planning, the health network’s team embarked on the formidable task of migrating 8.3 million patient records from multiple EHRs to the new system.
Coding Tips: New Code for Prostatic Artery Embolization
New code for Prostatic Artery Embolization under root operation (Occlusion) For 2023, a new code was introduced for Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) under root operation (Occlusion). It is in the same body system, Lower Arteries, as Uterine Artery Embolization. PAE...
Keystone Health relies on Intellis to address data challenges
In a recent Health Data Management article, Keystone Health Chief Operating Officer David Grant addressed the importance of ensuring clinician satisfaction with data integrity during EHR conversion. Legacy data missing from a new EHR can result in data gaps causing...
E/M Tables & Tip Sheets Now Available!
Significant E/M changes went into effect on January 1st, and we have the E/M resources you need to be prepared. Our E/M MDM Tables and Tip Sheets are now available! What's included? MDM Tables (8 total) There is an individual MDM (Medical Decision Making) table for...
Teamwork, LEAN Approach Helps St. Mary’s Medical Center Execute Successful Vendor Independent Application Implementation
There’s a better implementation approach than “one price fits all”. e4health will tailor a plan to your organization’s specific needs, helping you define your timeline and reduce your costs.
Coding Tips: New Codes for Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome
FY 2023 includes new codes for Hemolytic-Uremic Syndrome (HUS), category D59.3-. HUS is a rare but serious disease that affects the kidneys and blood clotting functions of infected people. Infection with HUS causes the destruction of red blood cells, which can then cause kidney failure.
CDI Tips: Pregnancy and Mpox
Most patients will not be admitted to the hospital with mpox, but some patients with weakened immune systems, children under age 8, and pregnant or breastfeeding women can experience serious illness.
Coding Tips: New Codes for Acute Respiratory Acidosis
New codes related to respiratory acidosis are now in place. Acute respiratory acidosis is now indexed to J96.02 (Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia). Chronic respiratory acidosis is now indexed to J96.12 (Chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia)....
Gold Star Ranking at RWJBarnabas Encompasses MPI and Data Integrity Work with Intellis
In October 2022, Intellis’ New Jersey-based client RWJBarnabas received an unprecedented perfect score from Epic for its EHR implementation project, as Becker’s Hospital Review reported. The Gold Star 10 ranking, the highest level of recognition a health system can...