Multilevel reviews for coding accuracy.
If coders, case managers, diagnosis-related group (DRG) coordinators, and physicians work cooperatively, then documentation and coding accuracy can be greatly improved. A five-step process is proving effective toward compliance and appropriate reimbursement in a large acute care setting.
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D000043:Abstracting and Indexing / Q000592:standards*; D003953:Diagnosis-Related Groups / Q000145:classification; D004650:Employee Performance Appraisal; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008499:Medical Records / Q000145:classification*; D008500:Medical Records Department, Hospital / Q000592:standards*; D011786:Quality Control