Search results for "Procedures"
Topical anesthetic reminder, fibromyalgia drug approved
Recalls, advisories, and approvals.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/03/fda.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
Documenting skin ulcers: The pressure is on
Physicians must carefully identify patients at high risk of developing pressure ulcers and then initiate and document prevention strategies.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/coding.htm
15 May 2009
Capturing charges on the go
Using a handheld electronic device to capture procedure codes isn't new, but as the technology improves, the approach is becoming particularly appealing to hospitalists.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/software.htm
15 May 2009
Job hunting in a down economy
Employers have stepped up efforts to maximize productivity in new hires and existing staff, while hospitalists are focused on the perils of switching jobs in a gloomy housing market.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/economy.htm
15 May 2009
Same job, fewer hours
Part-time options are growing, but finding or creating the right job still can be a challenge. Recruiters, employers and part-time hospitalists offer tips for making part-time hospital medicine work for physicians and practices.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/part-time.htm
15 May 2009
Journal watch: Recent studies of note
Recent studies about warfarin use during chemotherapy, C. glabrata bloodstream infection, and other topics.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/research.htm
15 May 2009
acp-hosp0905.qxd
The excisional procedure (although not performed in theOR) will change the MS-DRG assignment, significantly increas-ing reimbursement. ... If excisional debridement is per-formed (ICD-9-CM code 86.22), the procedure is classified asMS-DRG 166, procedures for a patient admitted with a respirato-ry system principal diagnosis
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/acph-200905-coding_t1.pdf
20 May 2009
acp-hosp0905.qxd
Allows rounding clinicians to capture procedure and charge information, then synch those charges back to a secure charge portal.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/05/acph-200905-software_t1.pdf
20 May 2009
Get the germs where they live—in the hospital
An expert delivers good news and bad news about hospital-acquired infections.
https://acphospitalist.acponline.org/archives/2009/06/hai.htm
15 Jun 2009