The first part of the series, “Medicare Advantage HCC Model Changes From v24 to v28” is a deep dive into the upcoming HCC model changes. This webinar is approved for 1.0 AHIMA and AAPC CEU. The following six parts of the series are designed to provide additional...
Guidance and advice to most effectively tell the story of your patients.
e4health’s Outpatient Medical Coding Integrity Supervisor Stephanie Perry Featured in “Compliance Conversations” episode by Healthicity
Nov 28, 2023 | CDI, Coding, Coding + CDI, Industry Insights, News
Coding Strategies for Successful Revenue Cycle ManagementTune in to this Compliance Conversations episode, "Coding Strategies for Successful Revenue Cycle Management," to understand modifiers, status indicators, and their significance in the reimbursement process....
CDI Tips: Poisonings vs. Adverse Reactions vs. Toxic Effects vs. Underdosing
Nov 15, 2023 | CDI, CDI Tips, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
Poisonings vs. Adverse Reactions vs. Toxic Effects vs. Underdosing DefinitionPoisoning: reaction to the improper use of a medication. This can include either:Wrong substanceWrong doseWrong personWrong Route of administrationTaken in combination of alcohol, illicit...
CDI Tips & Friendly Reminders: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Oct 19, 2023 | CDI, CDI Tips, Coding, Coding + CDI, Industry Insights, News
Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) DefinitionAn abrupt (within hours) decrease in kidney function, which encompasses both injury (structural damage) and impairment (loss of function). Etiology categorized as:Pre-Renal: Caused by any type of reduced blood flow to the...
CDI Week Success Story: Staci Josten, BSN, RN, CCDS
Sep 22, 2023 | Blog, CDI, Coding + CDI, News
During CDI Week, we are proud to share success stories from our leading team of clinical documentation integrity leaders.
CDI Week Success Story: Gina Stewart, MBA, BSN, RN, CCS, CCDS
Sep 21, 2023 | CDI, Coding + CDI, News
During CDI Week, we are proud to share success stories from our leading team of clinical documentation integrity leaders.
CDI Week Success Story: Angie Comfort
Sep 20, 2023 | Blog, CDI, Coding + CDI, News
During CDI Week, we are proud to share success stories from our leading team of clinical documentation integrity leaders.
CDI Week Success Story: Lori Harbison LPN, CCDS, CDIP, CCS
During CDI Week, we are proud to share success stories from our leading team of clinical documentation integrity leaders.
CDI Week Success Story: Alyson Swinehart, BSN, RN, CCDS
Sep 18, 2023 | Blog, CDI, Coding + CDI, News
During CDI Week, we are proud to share success stories from our leading team of clinical documentation integrity leaders.
CDI Tips: Properly Capturing Lactic Acidosis
Mar 21, 2023 | Best Practices, CDI, CDI Tips, Coding Tips
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...
CDI Tips: Pregnancy and Mpox
Jan 10, 2023 | CDI, CDI Tips, Coding Tips
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.
CDI Tips: Dementia
Nov 10, 2022 | Best Practices, CDI, CDI Tips
Dementia: Will we need more queries? The short answer is yes! We need documentation of none, other, or a specified type of mood disorder. But here is the long answer: “Dementia The ICD-10-CM classifies dementia (categories F01, F02, and F03) on the basis of the...






