RE: [MARKETING] RE:Descriptions of CHF
True, but from the Coding Clinics referenced (my thanks to those who
sent those in) "decompensated" or "exacerbation" of systolic (or
diastolic) indicates an acute on chronic condition and should be coded
as such. Therefore, no need to query when you see either of these
terms.
Thanks to everyone who contributed J
Robert
Robert S. Hodges, BSN, MSN, RN, CCDS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
VHA CDI Council Member
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC
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sent those in) "decompensated" or "exacerbation" of systolic (or
diastolic) indicates an acute on chronic condition and should be coded
as such. Therefore, no need to query when you see either of these
terms.
Thanks to everyone who contributed J
Robert
Robert S. Hodges, BSN, MSN, RN, CCDS
Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
VHA CDI Council Member
Aleda E. Lutz VAMC
Mail Code 136
1500 Weiss Street
Saginaw MI 48602
P: 989-497-2500 x13101
F: 989-321-4912
E: Robert.Hodges2@va.gov
VA Core Values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence
("I CARE")
VA Core Characteristics: Trustworthy, Accessible, Quality, Innovative,
Agile, Integrated
"We are dealing with Veterans, not procedures; With their problems, not
ours." --General Omar Bradley