Explain the importance of documentation in relation to MS-DRGs for reimbursement Abbreviations/Acronyms AROM artificial rupture of membranes CPD cephalopelvic disproportion EDC estimated date of confinement EMS emergency medical services GDM gestational diabetes mellitus hCG human chorionic gonadotropin HELLP hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, and low platelet count ICD-9-CM International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification ICD-10-CM International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification ICD-10-PCS International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Procedure Coding System LTCS low transverse cesarean section MS-DRG Medicare Severity diagnosis-related group NRFHT nonreassuring fetal heart rate PIH pregnancy-induced hypertension PPROM preterm premature rupture of membranes PROM premature rupture of membranes SVD spontaneous vaginal delivery VBAC vaginal birth after cesarean section ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting Please refer to the companion Evolve website for the most current guidelines

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Incidentally, tobacco is also harmful without being smoked or chewed
There is no 'safer' type of smoked tobacco - roll-up cigarette are just as harmful as manufactured cigarettes and smoking shisha through a waterpipe or hookah doesn't remove the toxic chemicals
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