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Case - Septicemic Hospitalizations as Principal Diagnosis vs. Secondary Diagnosis

As the clinical documentation improvement CDI department manager at Miami Dade College Hospital, you realize the magnitude of resource consumption in treating patients with septicemia. Patient record documentation is key in appropriately capturing the MS-DRG 870/871 Septicemia/with MCC for reimbursement of these patient stays. You are on the agenda to speak at both the medical and surgical committees next month to discuss loss of reimbursement if coders are not able to code septicemia appropriately on discharges because a patient treated for septicemia is not documented accordingly.

You intend to provide two different graphs reflecting national Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) data from U.S. AHRQ. Research the article AHRQ Septicemia in US Hospitalizations, 2013. Statistical Brief Report #204, and c create two graphs specific to septicemia based upon benchmark data from the research performed. Utilize data from Tables 1 to 5 in the article for creating Excel graphs. Remember, use characteristics of good graphing technique and to credit the external data source below each graph.

Visit the web links section of the student companion website to access AHRQ Septicemia in US Hospitalizations. 2013, Statistical Brief Report #204 to complete your research.

1. Create two different graphs using MS Excel. Different variables or aspects about septicemia could be considered in creating the graphs to present national benchmarks to the two committees. Variables to consider include percent national costs, costs in millions, number discharges, statistics by type payer, or sepsis comparative to other CCS diagnosis.

2. Add a summary paragraph with each graph on the purpose to the presentation and what you intend to convey about the graphs to the two groups of physicians.

Attachment:- Diagnosis.zip