Acute Kidney Injury

This eBook is an invaluable tool for coders, offering insights into Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). It covers the basics of AKI, its causes, and the ICD-10-CM diagnostic process. The guide also highlights clinical signs of AKI, addresses the need for thorough investigation before diagnosis, and provides strategies to avoid claim denials. A must-read for coders seeking to improve their understanding and coding practices for AKI.

What's included:

✓ What is Acute Kidney Injury?
✓ Acute Kidney Injury Specificity Coding and Sequencing
✓ Clinical Indicators for Acute Kidney Injury
✓ Is Documentation Present to Report Acute Kidney Injury?
✓ Reasons for Acute Kidney Injury Denials and Prevention
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Download our Free Guide to AKI Coding 

This helpful guide provides an overview of the pathophysiology of AKI, things to consider when coding for AKI and questions you should ask yourself to improve your coding of this significant diagnosis.

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Chronic Kidney Disease Coding Course

HIAlearn offers over 200 medical coding courses, catering to both new and seasoned coders among its 1,600+ user community, spanning complex procedures to broad coding concepts. In the Chronic Kidney Disease Coding Course, coders will learn how to correctly assign diagnosis codes for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and renal failure. 

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