DRG Desk Reference 2019

DRG Desk Reference 2019

With the implementation of ICD-10 codes in October 2015, the <b><i>2019 DRG Desk Reference (ICD-10-CM)</b></i> gives access to crucial information to improve MS-DRG assignment practices, guidance on how to accurately assign DRGs under the MS-DRG system, and focuses on the Optimizing section of the <b><i>DRG Desk Reference</b></i> based on ICD-10 codes.<P> The <b><i>DRG Desk Reference</i> (ICD-10-CM)</b> is designed to work hand-in-hand with <b><i>DRG Expert and the Guide to Clinical Validation, Documentation and Coding,</b></i> which is the clinical section from the <b><i>DRG Desk Reference</i></b> based on ICD-9 codes. This product is needed to answer all your DRG questions for all inpatient stays starting after October 1, 2018, as those claims will use the MS-DRG methodology based on ICD-10-CM.<P> <b>Key Features and Benefits:</b><P> <b>Optimizing tips.</b> Know the major factors involved in moving a patient from a lower-paying MS-DRG to a higher one to receive optimal payment while staying in compliance. <P> <b>Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC) program resource.</b> Understand the types of reviews, target strategies, and targeted and top-audited DRGs.<P> <b>Most commonly missed CC and MCC references.</b> Perform accurate audits by knowing the most commonly missed CCs in the medical record. <P> <b>ICD-10-CM codes for common diagnoses and procedures.</b> Quickly identify the key diagnosis or procedure by ICD-10-CM code.<P> <b>Case mix index section. </b>Discusses the importance of calculating and tracking case mix on a regular basis as well as tips for documenting case mix index changes and their causes. <P> <b>Complete CC and MCC list.</b> Know how codes considered MCCs and CCs will affect DRG assignment helping to legitimately improve reimbursement. <P> <b>Relative weights of every valid DRG.</b> A quick reference of the relative weights of all DRGs presented as options for optimizing. <P> <b>List of ICD-10 codes driving MS-DRG assignment.