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Inpatient coding and the role of documentation software
Crystal R. Stalter, CPC, CCS-P, CDIP, writes about how fully specified documentation is the key to quality care, compliance, and eventual reimbursement, and how documentation software can help to streamline these processes. 
ICD-10-CM/PCS and bundled payments
James S. Kennedy, MD, CCS, CDIP, discusses bundled payments and the importance of applying proper ICD-10-CM/PCS-pertinent documentation and coding principles to remain compliant. 
Understanding duties and program priorities in CDI
Clinical documentation improvement managers discuss their management duties and program priorities and how they strive for the best possible results at their facility.
Healthcare News: New Surviving Sepsis guidelines released
In January, the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine released the 2016 Surviving Sepsis guidelines, adopting the new consensus definitions for sepsis and septic shock (Sepsis-3) established last year.
Q&A: Distinguishing between J44.0 and J44.1
Q: My hospital’s coding team keeps having trouble distinguishing between J44.0 (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with acute lower respiratory infection) and J44.1 (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with [acute] exacerbation. Is there any guidance out there that can help clarify their differences? We would appreciate any help.
 

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