Insufficient Documentation of DXOutside the Attendingís Specialty

Pt. admitted with femur fx. Ortho physician performs an ORIF and follows the patient throughout hospitalization. Ortho physician dictates discharge summary and does not include indication of the patientís decubitus ulcer.

Fx with ORIF Fx with ORIF with decubitus ulcer

DRG ñ 211 DRG ñ 210

Wt. ñ 1.26 Wt. ñ 1.81

Reimbursement - $5,058.00 Reimbursement - $7,260.00

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