News & Blog
Gain industry insights and stay up to date on company updates from e4health
CDI Tips & Friendly Reminders: Encephalopathy
EncephalopathyEncephalopathy: "Any diffuse disease of the brain that alters brain function or structure" according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders of Stroke. The term encephalopathy covers two broad groups of conditions: Acute encephalopathy - is...
Coding Corner Tips: Hill-Sachs and Bankart Lesion
Hill-Sachs and Bankart Lesion Per Coding Clinic, Second Quarter 2024: Definition: Hill-Sachs lesions, also known as Hill-Sachs defects, are posterolateral humeral head depression fractures that occur secondary to an anterior shoulder dislocation. The fracture...
Ensuring Data Quality During EHR Transitions
"In an era in which the U.S. is projected to spend nearly $19.9 billion on EHRs by the end of 2024, health systems cannot afford to overlook the importance of data quality. However, many health systems are unprepared and under budgeted for the extensive work required...
Coding Corner Tips: Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction
Esophagogastric Junction Outflow Obstruction Per Coding Clinic, Second Quarter 2024: Definition: An EGJOO is a motility disorder, which involves incomplete relaxation at the esophagogastric junction and poor peristalsis, as well as a physiologic barrier preventing...
Redefining Productivity Tracking in Healthcare
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare management, the need for efficient productivity tracking has become increasingly crucial. e4health, a leader in healthcare solutions, has developed e4sight®, a proprietary productivity software tool designed to address this growing demand. This innovative application is transforming how healthcare systems monitor, analyze, and optimize their workforce productivity.
Coding Corner Tips: Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease Per Coding Clinic, Second Quarter 2024: A patient with Parkinson’s disease presents for stage II deep brain stimulation system implantation (generator implantation and lead attachment). The patient is status post...
Coding Corner Tips: Endocardial Wireless Stimulation for Cardiac Resynchronization System
Endocardial Wireless Stimulation for WiSE®-CRT Per Coding Clinic, Second Quarter 2024: WiSE®-CRT: This system consists of an ultrasound transmitter and battery, which is placed in a pocket in the subcutaneous tissue. The other component, the receiver electrode, which...
The Critical Importance of Digitizing Patient Records in Modern Healthcare
In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the digitization of patient records has become more than just a technological advancement - it's a necessity for ensuring efficient, accurate, and secure healthcare delivery. The Imperative for Digital Transformation ...
CDI Tips & Friendly Reminders: Malnutrition
Malnutrition Malnutrition: Deficiencies, excesses, imbalances, in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition covers 2 broad groups of conditions: 1) ‘Undernutrition’—which includes stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for...
Coding Corner Tips: April 2024 ICD-10-PCS Coding Updates
April 2024 ICD-10-PCS Coding UpdatesUpdates include 41 new ICD-10-PCS procedure codes. Examples include: New Device for Palladium-103 Radioactive Implant in the brain: Palladium-103 GammaTiles® is used for brain tumors. New Qualifier for Irreversible Electroporation...
Coding Corner Tips: New code for Resistant Hypertension
New code for Resistant Hypertension Valid for October 1, 2023 discharges Code and Definition: I1A.0 Resistant hypertension May be documented as: Apparent treatment resistant hypertension, Treatment resistant hypertension, True resistant hypertension. The...
Coding Corner Tips: New codes for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction
New codes for Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Valid for October 1, 2023 dischargesCoronary Microvascular Dysfunction: Otherwise known as microvascular angina or Cardiac syndrome X. Symptoms Include: Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction/Disease (CMD), otherwise known...