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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):...
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...
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...
Healthcare leaders, coding professionals, and compliance officers joined us on July 23 for a crucial deep dive into the upcoming changes in CMS’s Version 28 Risk Adjustment Model. With major shifts scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026, our experts— Kim Felix,...
Introduction to the Blended Shore Model In an era where healthcare organizations face increasing pressure to improve operational efficiency and maintain high coding quality, leveraging a global workforce has emerged as a strategic imperative. The blended shore...
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...
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...
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™...
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...
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...