March 16, 2026

Obesity or Malnutrition: Document It Every Time It’s There

Obesity or Malnutrition: Document It Every Time It’s There
Obesity or Malnutrition: Document It Every Time It’s There
Healthcare Musings
Obesity or Malnutrition: Document It Every Time It’s There

Both obesity and protein calorie malnutrition are major comorbid conditions (MCC), and they are frequent targets of post-discharge denials by payers. In this episode of Healthcare Musings, Dr. Hassaballa explains why it is so important that these diagnoses are not only documented, but why our plan to address these conditions must always be documented.

GLIM Criteria: https://www.espen.org/education/glim