RE: [EXTERNAL] RE:Morbid Obesity along with joint replacements
I understand and see the point from both sides. However, I feel that the morbid obesity is a significant comorbidity that contributes to the severity of illness. Someone with morbidy obesity alone carries a risk for almost every medical diagnosis more so than someone who is at a normal BMI. I do appreciate you sharing the auditors views and will pass on to my team. In the end it does come down to their final decision. I don't mind fighting them though through the appeals process.
Syndi Hudson, RN, CCM
CDI Specialist
Christus Santa Rosa New Braunfels
600 North Union
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
cynthia.hudson@christushealth.org
830-643-6116 (Office)
830-643-5139 (Fax)
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me." Philippians 3:14
Syndi Hudson, RN, CCM
CDI Specialist
Christus Santa Rosa New Braunfels
600 North Union
New Braunfels, Texas 78130
cynthia.hudson@christushealth.org
830-643-6116 (Office)
830-643-5139 (Fax)
"I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me." Philippians 3:14