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Q: A patient with dementia has not taken prescribed Lasix for one week due to forgetting and presents with worsening acute heart failure....Read More »

One of the biggest benefits of Council membership is that it opens opportunities for collaboration and networking between members. You can always...Read More »

ACDIS Associate Editorial Director Linnea Archibald sends out “missed connections” emails with questions from Council members on a regular basis....Read More »

Q: Our CDI leadership group is currently working on developing clear role expectations and corresponding accountability steps...Read More »

Q: What are some tips for properly documenting evaluation and management (E/M) as it relates to medical decision-making (MDM),...Read More »

Q: What are common query opportunities coding professionals may encounter when reviewing unclear drug documentation?

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by Lynette Byerly, BSN, RN, CCDS, CCS

Many conditions can be confusing both to diagnose and assign the proper coding. One such...Read More »

Q: Can we send a query on an unsigned provider note, or should we wait for the provider to be entirely done and have the note signed...Read More »

One of the biggest benefits of Council membership is that it opens opportunities for collaboration and networking between members. You can always...Read More »

Q: Can you discuss the nuances of coding hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in the newborn period and beyond?...Read More »