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Mar 1, 2010 · vasogenic edema. Patients with glioblastoma commonly develop vasogenic edema. Vasogenic edema is an accumulation of fluid in the brain (due to the tumor's disruption of the blood …
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May 20, 2014 · Please document all that apply -Cerebral Edema -Vasogenic Edema -Radiologic finding, clinically insignificant -Other -Unable to determine Use of terms such as suspected, possible or …
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Aug 10, 2011 · I query for edema/hernia if/when the condition meet the UHDDS definition of a secondary reportable condition - brief example, if a pt has a bit of expected edema after a resection of a primary …
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Jan 9, 2019 · Can cerebral edema be coded when only vasogenic edema is documented? By definition, vasogenic edema is indeed cerebral edema.
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Apr 3, 2018 · Is vasogenic edema inherent to Traumatic brain hemorrhages or can it be coded seperately?
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Aug 10, 2012 · Cerebral or Vasogenic Edema with treatment of Decadron, Mannitol IV (MCC) (got this from reading ACDIS) Peritonitis-with documentation of fecal contents from perforated colon, elevated …
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Dec 4, 2019 · The codes for vasogenic edema and compression are intended to be used to report significant conditions that cause symptoms, require management, and/or treatment.
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Jun 13, 2014 · My frequent queries for trauma- Acute blood loss anemia Vasogenic edema Specific ribs fractured Specificity for chronic heart failure ATN Happy Friday! Vanessa Falkoff RN Clinical …
DOCUMENTATION PEARLS CEREBRAL EDEMA AND COMPRESSION: RECOMMENDED TERMINOLOGY compression, Cerebral Herniation. Please distinguish Terms to AVOID: Mass …
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Aug 17, 2018 · As one additional example: A 50 y/o is admitted with massive ICH causing vasogenic edema and hernia of the brain. Medical staff determines treatment is futile and places on Comfort …