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Acquire substantial knowledge on pertinent and current coding industry subjects. Join Kim Felix & Jeanie Heck for an in-depth exploration of V28. Beginning January 2026, Medicare Advantage will fully implement the CMS-HCC Version 28 risk adjustment model,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The ACDIS 2025 National Conference marked a pivotal moment for e4health as we officially launched our e4health 360 Degree Auditing Approach, a comprehensive CDI auditing methodology powered by our proprietary tool e4auditor®. With a bustling booth and enthusiastic...
Larynx Transplant is an emerging procedure for patients with laryngeal dysfunction or laryngectomy. The procedure replaces a damaged (or excised) voice box (larynx) with a new one, potentially restoring voice, swallowing, and breathing functions. It can include the...
A critically ill premature newborn was delivered at 23 weeks of gestation and diagnosed with jaundice. Phototherapy was provided and bilirubin levels were monitored. Is it appropriate to assign code P59.0, Neonatal jaundice associated with preterm delivery, based on...
As of April 2025, documentation of a positive COVID-19 test alone no longer confirms a diagnosis of COVID-19. Provider documentation is REQUIRED. Note the verbiage that has been removed from the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Code only confirmed cases:...
Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Acute Tubular Necrosis, a severe disability caused by a condition that does not involve the spinal cord.Describes a complete inability to move due to severe disability caused by a condition that does not involve...
Explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for Acute Tubular Necrosis, a critical condition affecting kidney function.Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN) involves the death of tubular epithelial cells that form the renal tubules. The etiology is intrarenal,...
Definition: HIV Disease is caused by human immunodeficiency virus, of all types, with destruction of CD4+ T-lymphocytes that help mediate the body’s immune response to infection. · The virus is bloodborne · It is most often transmitted through: o ...