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...
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Cutting Through the Noise: How e4health’s AI-Enabled Model Delivers Real Coding Results
Jun 6, 2025 | Best Practices, Coding, Coding + CDI, Mid-Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle, Whitepaper
This executive brief takes a closer look at the myths, realities, and best practices to optimize next generation technology in the mid-revenue cycle to deliver real coding results.
Register for the e4health September CDI Leadership Roundtable
Mar 9, 2025 | CDI, Coding + CDI, Education & Training, News, Webinar
Acquire substantial knowledge on pertinent and current CDI industry subjects. We invite you to be part of our September CDI Leadership Roundtable with other CDI leaders. Taking place on September 17th from noon to 1pm EST, the focus of our discussion will be CDI...
CDI Tips & Friendly Reminders: Myocardial Injury
Dec 16, 2024 | CDI, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
Myocardial Injury and Acute Myocardial Infarctions Acute Myocardial Injury: Elevated cTN value above the 99th Percentile upper reference limit (URL). The injury is considered acute if there is a rise and /or fall of cTN values. Acute Non-Ischemic Myocardial Injury:...
Register for Mastering Version 28 Updates
Jun 27, 2025 | CDI, Coding + CDI, Education & Training, News, Webinar
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,...
CDI Tip: Immunodeficiency
May 16, 2025 | CDI, Coding, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, News
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...
CDI Tip: Acute Tubular Necrosis (ATN)
Feb 21, 2025 | CDI, Coding, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips
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,...
CDI Tips & Friendly Reminders: Pneumonia
Nov 15, 2024 | CDI, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
Pneumonia Pneumonia: An inflammation of the air sacs in one or both lungs caused by infection due to several organisms including bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It can also be caused by inhaling gases, toxic fumes, and pollutants or by aspiration. Obstructions of the...
CDI Tips & Friendly Reminders: Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Jun 6, 2025 | CDI, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
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...
CDI Tip: Functional Quadriplegia
Mar 17, 2025 | CDI, Coding, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, News
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...
CDI Tips & Friendly Reminders: HIV Disease/AIDS
Jan 16, 2025 | CDI, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
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 ...
CDI Tips & Friendly Reminders: Sepsis
Oct 16, 2024 | CDI, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
SepsisSepsis: A clinical systemic, dysregulated host response to infection. It causes extensive inflammation throughout your body that can lead to organ failure and shock if not treated with early intervention. The term sepsis covers a broad group of conditions:...