New ACDIS white paper available for download–encephalopathy
Hi ACDIS members, I wanted to let you know about a new white paper available for download in the Helpful Resources section of our Web site under the heading “White Papers.” It’s called “Cut through the confusion of altered mental status,” and it offers suggestions on what to when physicians document AMS, as well as how to appropriately query for encephalopathy and/or other more specific diagnoses. It also includes a sample AHIMA-compliant query form.
The source of the white paper is James Kennedy, MD, CCS, of FTI Healthcare. Dr. Kennedy is a unique combination of clinical and coding expertise.
I hope you find this white paper helpful. ACDIS publishes white papers on a quarterly basis on various topics in the CDI profession. If you haven’t seen our Helpful Resources page, check it out!
Take care,
Brian
About the Author: Brian Murphy, CPC, is director of the Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS). Brian is also an executive editor in the revenue cycle division of ACDIS’ parent company HCPro, Inc.