Sepsis After Careful Study
According to the CDC, “Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. It is a life-threatening medical emergency. Sepsis happens when an infection you already have —in your skin, lungs, urinary tract, or somewhere else—triggers a chain reaction throughout your body. Without timely treatment, sepsis can rapidly lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.” […]
Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals, physicians, auditors, payors and students. You are invited to listen in for ten to twenty minutes every other Monday and to submit your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with […]
Welcome to Coffee with the Coder®, our conversation with Paula Digby and her team to address issues, observations and questions for Health Information Management professionals, physicians, auditors, payors and students. You are invited to listen in for ten minutes every other Monday and to submit your favorite questions or comments for Coffee with the Coder® […]
Revenue Cycle: Is There a Short in Your Power Supply?
The drive to ICD-10 is underway. Does it seem as though your driver wants to stop and turn around? In this session Paula Digby will describe the challenge of getting your physicians into the driver’s seat and will provide insights into the compliance needed for ICD-10. Be sure to note your toughest questions when […]
CDI (clinical documentation improvement) is the process whereby qualified professionals assist the clinician to input all relevant details in the medical record. In some organizations one or more staff members is tasked with this as a primary function. But not all organizations utilize this person. As each of our organizations gears up for the transition […]