MDC
This MDC includes OR Procedures such as CABG and cardiac valve procedures
MDC 5
This standard guides compliant documentation query practices across the U.S.
What are ACDIS/AHIMA Query Practice Guidelines
This term refers to a condition that occurs after a procedure.
What is a postoperative complication?
This term describes weight loss and muscle wasting related to chronic disease like cancer or CHF.
What is cachexia?”
The team responsible for improving documentation accuracy and supporting quality outcomes.
What is CDI?
This MDC covers diagnoses like pneumonia, COPD, and respiratory failure
MDC 4
The OCG are updated at this frequency.
What is annually (Oct 1)?
A patient with acute stroke and hemiplegia would be assigned to this MDC
MDC 1
This type of query is acceptable when clinical indicators support more than one possible diagnosis.
What is a multiple-choice query?
This coding rule applies when two codes are needed to fully describe a condition involving a manifestation.
What is etiology/manifestation coding?
This quality metric bundle includes PSI 03, PSI 13, and PSI 14.
What is PSI 90
A liver transplant would fall under this MDC
MDC 7
Section II of the OCG covers this.
What is selection of the principal diagnosis?
This MDC contains the highest-weighted MSDRGs overall due to the cost of its surgeries.
MDC 5
These three conditions must be met for a complication to be coded.
What are cause and effect, clinical significance, and provider documentation?