Vlab ms drg evaluation - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

What effect does the addition of a patient who is a pack-a-day smoker have on the DRG assignment when viral pneumonia is the principal diagnosis? - ️️no effect on the DRG Which of the following coding rules might affect the ethical and appropriate assignment of the principal diagnosis and DRG for this case? Select all that apply. - ️️1. Respiratory failure is always due to an underlying condition. 2. Careful review of the medical record is required for accurate coding and sequencin...