Search results for "Chronic Kidney Disease"
Journal watch: recent studies of note
Recent studies about medication errors, EKG abnormalities, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/05/journal-watch.htm
15 May 2007
Test yourself: Palliative care
A 72-year-old, 90-kg (198-lb) woman who lives in an assisted living facility is evaluated after 10 days in the intensive care unit. She was admitted with severe urosepsis... and other cases.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2007/08/test-yourself.htm
15 Aug 2007
Test yourself: Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/03/test.htm
15 Mar 2008
In the News
CDC reports sharp rise in kidney disease hospitalizations.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2008/06/itn.htm
15 Jun 2008
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
Coding Corner
Distinguishing between stroke and TIA requires taking into consideration various definitions, including cerebral infarction, cerebral hemorrhage, aborted stroke, impending stroke and TIA.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/04/coding.htm
15 Apr 2009
Reporting diabetic manifestations
Diabetes mellitus is on the rise and data regarding its type, manifestations and impact on cost and length of stay are needed to assess the effectiveness of current evaluation and management.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/06/coding.htm
15 Jun 2009
Journal Watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about early routine eptifibatide for ACS, predicting C. diff infections, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/07/jw.htm
15 Jul 2009
Kidney decline associated with higher mortality in patients with acute severe hypertension
CDC warns of Q fever in Iraq, Netherlands
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/weekly/archives/2010/05/19/4.htm
19 May 2010
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