
CvC discussions - Should we even code asymptomatic hyponatremia???
10/04/22 • 26 min
This episode terminology:
Hypo- Low. Na - Sodium . Emia - presence in blood.
Hyponatremia: Low sodium presence in blood
Pseudo-False. Hypo- Low. Na - Sodium . Emia - presence in blood.
Pseudohyponatremia: False low sodium presence in blood.
--Often happens when sodium is artificially driven from the extra-cellular space into the intracellular space.
----Extra-Outside. Cellular-pertaining to cells: Extracellular : Outside the cell
----Intra-Inside. Cellular-pertaining to cells: Intracellular: Inside the cell
Links to things discussed:
- JAMA Podcast
- Diagnosis and management of hyponatremia
- Urea for treatment of hyponatremia
- Central Pontine Myelinolysis
Coder vs. CDI is the industry's first talk show format podcast focused on bringing you interesting and new perspectives on clinical and coding topics. Regularly you'll hear the voices of Allen Frady, Amy Czahor, and Kyle Boyd discussing things that we all think but nobody wants to say out loud. Make sure you listen to our Saturday episodes when Dr. Stark, Physician Advisor Extraordinaire, will answer YOUR questions on clinical and coding topics - You can submit your questions here.
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This episode terminology:
Hypo- Low. Na - Sodium . Emia - presence in blood.
Hyponatremia: Low sodium presence in blood
Pseudo-False. Hypo- Low. Na - Sodium . Emia - presence in blood.
Pseudohyponatremia: False low sodium presence in blood.
--Often happens when sodium is artificially driven from the extra-cellular space into the intracellular space.
----Extra-Outside. Cellular-pertaining to cells: Extracellular : Outside the cell
----Intra-Inside. Cellular-pertaining to cells: Intracellular: Inside the cell
Links to things discussed:
- JAMA Podcast
- Diagnosis and management of hyponatremia
- Urea for treatment of hyponatremia
- Central Pontine Myelinolysis
Coder vs. CDI is the industry's first talk show format podcast focused on bringing you interesting and new perspectives on clinical and coding topics. Regularly you'll hear the voices of Allen Frady, Amy Czahor, and Kyle Boyd discussing things that we all think but nobody wants to say out loud. Make sure you listen to our Saturday episodes when Dr. Stark, Physician Advisor Extraordinaire, will answer YOUR questions on clinical and coding topics - You can submit your questions here.
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