Search results for "acute renal failure"
Insufficient insufficiency
Physicians often use the term renal insufficiency to communicate the status of a patient’s renal function, but this isn't enough when the medical record supports a more specific condition.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/coding.htm
15 Mar 2009
Revisiting respiratory failure
Patients with congestive heart failure, pneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are particularly susceptible.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2013/10/coding.htm
15 Oct 2013
Warning about posaconazole formulation confusion
Details on the latest recalls, warnings, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2016/03/fda.htm
15 Mar 2016
Cracking the codes
A few basic documentation tips can go a long way toward maximizing reimbursement.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2010/06/documentation.htm
15 Jun 2010
Acute kidney injury revisited
Terminology is especially important.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2015/06/coding-acute-kidney-injury.htm
15 Jun 2015
Contrast-induced acute kidney injury
Experts offer advice on managing the third leading cause of hospital-acquired acute renal failure.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2014/12/aki.htm
15 Dec 2014
Examining clinical questions in acute coronary syndromes
Recent research could change standard practice.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/acs.htm
15 Jun 2008
2012 diagnostic documentation update
If there is any certainty in the health care industry today, it is that things will change.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2012/09/coding.htm
15 Sep 2012
Inpatients with acute MI face risk of hospital-acquired anemia
Oseltamivir prophylaxis works, but drug may pose reinfection risks
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/16/3.htm
16 Jun 2010
NSAID does not reduce post-surgical pericardial effusion
Higher copayments lead to more hospitalizations United and Aetna to continue paying consultation codes
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/02/03/3.htm
3 Feb 2010