CDI
Guidance and advice to most effectively tell the story of your patients.
CDI Tips: Intellectual Disability
Topic: Intellectual Disability Definition: Intellectual disability, formerly known as mental retardation, characterized by: Impairment of intellectual function (IQ< 70) Associated with adaptive behavior problems Begins prior to age 18 Disrupts abilities necessary...
CDI Tips: Adult Obesity
Adult Obesity Definition Obesity: Recognized as a BMI > 30. Morbid obesity: BMI > 40 or > 35 with at least one obesity related comorbid condition such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, hypertension or arthritis. Drug-induced obesity (iatrogenic obesity):...
e4health at AHIMA25
e4health CDI Week Detective
Customer Success Story: Driving CDI Excellence with e4health
A regional health system partnered with e4health to strengthen its Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) program through targeted staff augmentation. e4health supplied a dedicated Leader and experienced Clinical Documentation Specialists (CDSs) to provide both strategic oversight and hands-on support.
CDI Tips: Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial Resistance Definition The resistance of micro-organisms like bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites to one or more classes of antimicrobial drugs. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) can lead to the following: Infections that last longer, lengthen hospital...
Register for AI and Offshore Coding Strategies
Acquire substantial knowledge on pertinent and current coding industry subjects. Is your team ready to harness the power of AI and offshore coding strategies?Join e4health’s Julie Seaman, CCS, CCS-P, VP of Solution Design and Nicholas Raup, SVP of AI and Automation...
Coding Tip: Breech Delivery with No Problems
A newborn is delivered via cesarean section due to breech presentation and the exam did not reveal any hip problems or issues. Ultrasound of the hip was to be performed post-discharge, at 6 weeks of age. Should breech presentation be coded for the newborn? Yes. Assign...
CDI Tips: Electrolyte Disorders
Electrolyte Disorders Electrolyte imbalances are defined as electrolyte levels that fall outside the normal reference ranges established by institutional laboratories. Management of these imbalances typically includes correction of the abnormal values, daily...
Coding Tip: Computer-Assisted Navigation with Mazor X Stealth™ Robotic Guidance
A patient with scoliosis and progressive deformity was admitted for posterior spinal fusion with instrumentation. A longitudinal incision along the length of the spine was made. The posterior elements of the spine were identified and prepared for fusion. A Mazor X™...
CDI Tips: Anemia
Anemia Definition: Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the hemoglobin (Hgb) concentration within them is lower than normal. Common types of anemia: Iron deficiency, Aplastic, Hemolytic, and Acute blood loss and Chronic blood loss Hgb is...