Complication Comorbidity Update Examples Include: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) codes, Z59.00. Homelessness unspecified, Z59.01. Sheltered homelessness and Z59.02, Unsheltered homelessness will be considered CC’s (complication/comorbidity) beginning with...
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Blended Shore Coding Model at a Leading Healthcare Provider
Jul 22, 2024 | Blog, Case Study, News
When a major healthcare system faced significant challenges in hiring local coders while balancing quality and cost-effectiveness, e4health stepped in with its Blended Shore Coding approach.
Coding Corner Tips: Lesson on Ventricular Assist Devices
Jul 19, 2024 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
Lesson on Ventricular Assist Devices Devices Include: Left ventricular assist device (LVAD): Most common type. Surgically implanted in the heart and takes over the work of the left ventricle, one of the heart's two lower chambers. Right ventricular assist...
CDI Tips & Friendly Reminders: Pancytopenia
Jul 16, 2024 | CDI, Coding + CDI, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
PancytopeniaPancytopenia: A hematologic condition where there is a lower-than-normal number of red and white blood cells and platelets in the blood. Common etiologies include, but are not limited to: Autoimmune disorders Bone marrow disorders Genetic disorders...
e4health Announces Leadership Transition
Jul 12, 2024 | News
e4health announces a change in its leadership structure. Former CEO Matt Zubiller has stepped down from his position, having played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and success. Under his guidance, e4 Services, Intellis, and eCatalyst were integrated, culminating in the creation of e4health.
e4health Recognized as a 2024-2025 Great Place To Work™
e4health, a leading provider of strategic solutions, expertise, and services to hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States, has been officially certified as a Great Place to Work™ for the third year in a row. "We are thrilled to become Great...
e4health Joins CHIME as Foundation Partner
e4health, a leading provider of strategic solutions, expertise, and services to hospitals and healthcare systems across the United States, announced that it has joined the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) as a 2024 Foundation Partner....
Coding Corner Tips: Insertion of Magnetic Lengthening Device into Esophagus
Jul 9, 2024 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
New Code for Insertion of Magnetic Lengthening Device into EsophagusUpdates: New codes are valid for October 1, 2023 discharges. Notes: It is implanted at the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), a circular band of muscle that closes the last few centimeters of...
Coding Corner Tips: External Sheath for CABG
Jul 2, 2024 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
New Technology Code: External Sheath for CABG Updates: New codes are valid for October 1, 2023 discharges. Notes: It is important to submit accurate ‘new technology’ codes because CMS provides an extra incremental payment (in addition to the MS-DRG payment) for...
Register for the e4health September CDI Leadership Roundtable
Jun 25, 2024 | 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 June CDI Leadership Roundtable with other CDI leaders. Taking place on September 11th from noon...
Coding Corner Tips: April 2024 ICD-10-CM Coding Updates
Jun 25, 2024 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
April 2024 ICD-10-CM Coding UpdatesUpdates: There are NO new ICD-10-CM codes for April 2024. Notes: They have done some cleanup with punctuation and grammar within the ICD-10-CM Manual. They have also done some updating, often making many ‘Excludes1’ into ‘Excludes2’...
Coding Corner Tips: New codes for Sickle-Cell Disease with Dactylitis
Jun 19, 2024 | Coding, Coding Tips, Education & Training, News
New codes for Sickle-Cell Disease with Dactylitis Valid for October 1, 2023 dischargesDactylitis: Otherwise known as 'hand-foot syndrome'. Symptoms Include: Bilateral exquisite pain and swelling of hands and/or feet in children. Occurs between age 6 months and 3...