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Coding Tip: Hepatorenal Syndrome with Acute Kidney Injury
Coding Tip: Hepatorenal Syndrome with Acute Kidney Injury

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 AKI integral to HRS? Both conditions are reported to accurately reflect...

Coding Tip: CAR-NK Infusion ICD-10-PCS Code Assignment
Coding Tip: CAR-NK Infusion ICD-10-PCS Code Assignment

CAR-NK cell therapy is an investigational therapy that utilizes extracted natural killer cells from donated umbilical cord blood. NK cells are part of the innate immune system which provide the first line of defense against pathogens and cancer cells. Chimeric antigen...

CDI Tips: Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
CDI Tips: Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Cystic Fibrosis (CF)Definition:  A hereditary disorder characterized by thick secretions in the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestine, and other organs resulting in multi-system disease.    Median survival is approximately 50 years.  Diagnostic Criteria Lab work: Elevated...

e4health Team Spotlight – Holly Wegley
e4health Team Spotlight – Holly Wegley

 Join us in celebrating Holly Wegley, who spent 13 years as a bedside nurse, primarily in the NICU, PICU, and across various pediatric specialties. She is now a CDI specialist here at e4health!Can you share your journey from bedside nursing to your current role, and...

e4health Team Spotlight – Carolyn Durham
e4health Team Spotlight – Carolyn Durham

Join us in celebrating Carolyn Durham, an RN, BS, and CCDS here at e4health!Can you share your journey from bedside nursing to your current role, and what inspired you to transition into the business side of healthcare? My journey in healthcare started off as...

CDI Tips: Immunodeficiency
CDI Tips: Immunodeficiency

Immunodeficiency or an immunocompromised state refers to a weakened immune system that results in more frequent infections that are more severe and last longer than usual. There are two types of immunodeficiency disorders: Primary and Secondary.    Primary disorders...

e4health Team Spotlight- Scott Sifen
e4health Team Spotlight- Scott Sifen

  Join us in celebrating Scott Sifen, our Program Director, and explore how his leadership is driving innovation at e4health.Can you walk us through your career path and how it led you to your current role at e4health? I spent the first 10 years of my career at...

Coding Tips: New Codes for Type 1 Presymptomatic Diabetes Mellitus
Coding Tips: New Codes for Type 1 Presymptomatic Diabetes Mellitus

Type 1 Presymptomatic Diabetes Mellitus New Codes (Valid for October 1, 2024 discharges) Presymptomatic T1D consists of the presence of islet autoantibodies or biomarkers that attack islet autoantigens, such as insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. Multiple...