Search results for "Malnutrition"
4 ACP Hospitalist • November 2018 coding corner Defining ...
4 ACP Hospitalist • November 2018. coding corner. Defining malnutrition and its severity has always been problem-atic. ... 3. Reduced muscle mass. Mild-to-moderate deficit (per validated assessment methods). Severe (stage 2) malnutrition.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2018/11/acph-201811-coding-corner-new-global-definition-for-malnutrition_t2.pdf
31 Oct 2018
Frailty score may help predict postop mortality risk in the elderly
A multidimensional frailty score helped predict postoperative mortality risk in elderly patients, according to a new study.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2014/05/14/3.htm
14 May 2014
acp-hosp1104_acp-hosp0000
Recent or progressive weight loss; low body weight.The ultimate diagnosis of malnutrition and its severity. ... The diagnosis of malnutrition and itsseverity is also important but requires consideration of multipleclinical variables.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2011/04/acph-201104-coding1.pdf
30 Mar 2011
Critical illness myopathy/polyneuropathy
The manifestations of CIM and CIP overlap, and it can be difficult to distinguish between the two conditions.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/09/coding-corner-critical-illness-myopathy.htm
15 Sep 2021
6 keys to managing the cirrhotic inpatient
At a session on inpatient gastrointestinal (GI) consults, Cmdr. Patrick E. Young, MD, FACP, aimed to put attendees at ease regarding cirrhotic inpatients.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2015/05/06/1.htm
6 May 2015
Table. Severity of traditional malnutritionCriteria Severe Moderate Mild Albumin ...
and only applied when believed to be due to malnutrition.†Unintended weight loss of >5% in one month, >7.5% in three months, >10% in six months, or >20% in one
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2017/01/acph-201701-coding-malnutrition-revisited_t1.pdf
29 Dec 2016
COVID-19 updates
Some new COVID-19-related codes became effective Jan. 1, 2021.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2021/04/coding-corner-covid-19-updates.htm
15 Apr 2021
New COVID-19 coverage
This month's print issue covers malnutrition and critical care, and our website offers additional COVID-19 news.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2020/04/letter-from-the-editor.htm
15 Apr 2020
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
acp-hosp0910:acp-hosp0910
The following are being considered:. ventilator-associated pneumonia, failure to rescue, surgical site infection following implantation of devices, Clostridium difficile-associated disease, and malnutrition.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/10/acph-200910-coding_t1.pdf
29 Sep 2009