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Clinical Documentation Improvement.

Authors :
Rollins, Genna
Source :
Journal of AHIMA; 2009, Vol. 80 Issue 9, p24-29, 6p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the benefits of Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs) and Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) to clinical documentation improvement (CDI) programs in hospitals in the U.S. It states that MS-DRG systems identifies three heart failure and shocks DRGs:291. Moreover, hospitals have established CDI programs to avoid a RAC take-back.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10605487
Volume :
80
Issue :
9
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of AHIMA
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
43756740