Posts Tagged ‘pneumonia’
Look for Telltale Signs of Pneumonia (even when it’s not documented)
By Brian Murphy ‘Tis the time of year for celebration … but also seasonal illnesses, including pneumonias. Yuck. So here are a few things to keep in mind if you’re a coding or CDI professional. Pneumonias are diagnosed through 1) signs and symptoms—elevated temperature/fever or hypothermia, chills, fever, confusion, cough, sputum production, and 2) typically…
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