Reference no: EM132160150

Recommendations:

I would like to recommend the coders that they must choose and assign codes in the correct order for appropriate sequencing of codes and with detail specification of principal diagnosis conditions.

I would like to recommend the coders that they Final MS-DRG assignments should be done based on principal diagnosis and secondary diagnoses, the principal procedure and secondary procedures. Coder should ensure an accurate MS-DRG assignment is made with appropriate specification of This key decision directly impacts reimbursement, compliance, and readmission rates via core measures.

Step Two: Create a detailed Corporate Compliance plan that discusses your recommendations.

Step Three: Ensure that the recommendations include elements from the AHIMA Standards of Ethical Coding and address the issues exposed by the audit. (Address at least two standards)

Step Five: Ensure that the plan addresses patient safety as it relates to the audit findings. (Addresses at least two patient safety issues)