HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2021 Issue 9 (March)
Breathing air into ICD-10-CM reporting for ARDS
March 2nd, 2021
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Article Overview
This article explains acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) as it relates to inpatient coding and reporting, especially in the setting of COVID-19. It reviews the condition’s clinical presentation, common causes, diagnosis, treatment, and how it is discussed in ICD-10-CM, MS-DRG, and APR-DRG classification contexts. The piece is aimed at HIM, CDI, and coding professionals who need broader clinical context and reporting awareness for accurate inpatient record review.
Why This Topic Matters
ARDS is clinically important and often documentation-sensitive in inpatient records, particularly during COVID-19-related admissions. Understanding the general clinical picture and the classification context helps coding and CDI professionals interpret records consistently and recognize when additional review may be needed.
What You Will Learn
- What ARDS is in a clinical and inpatient coding context
- How ARDS is discussed in relation to COVID-19 documentation
- Common signs, symptoms, causes, diagnosis methods, and treatments associated with ARDS
- How ARDS is positioned within ICD-10-CM and DRG classification frameworks
- Which organizations and resources are referenced for additional background on ARDS
Who Should Read This
- HIM professionals
- CDI specialists
- Inpatient coding professionals
- Hospital compliance and audit staff
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