Problem related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease


Problem: If a provider documents only COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), but there is clinical evidence to support an exacerbation of COPD, what impact might this have on clinical validation? a. The medication administration records will be used to define the diagnosis. b. The CDI specialist will require a concurrent review. c. The working DRG will have to be updated. d. The case may be vulnerable to denial.

 

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