Diagnosing Malnutrition in Adults in Clinical Settings: Incremental Progress
About this Webinar
Adult malnutrition diagnosis is entering a new era. This presentation explores the new ICD-11 undernutrition code approved by the WHO and what it means for dietitians, healthcare systems, documentation, reimbursement, and patient care worldwide. Gain practical insights into how current malnutrition assessment practices align with the new framework and how standardized coding can strengthen recognition, treatment, and outcomes for adult patients at risk of nutrition-related complications.
Objectives:
- Explain the background behind the development of a new ICD-11 diagnostic code for malnutrition in adults in clinical contexts
- Appreciate the collaboration between ASPEN, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the American Society of Nutrition in providing education and support for members regarding the new code
- Understand the process of the rollout of the new code in the US
- Explore changes in electronic medical records that may be useful to accommodate diagnosis-related billing with the new code.
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