What is 'DRG secondary diagnosis' in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

DRG secondary diagnosis - Overview

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Indicates existing limitations or comorbidities that are present in addition to the DRG principal diagnosis but that do not constitute the reason for the inpatient stay. &EXAMPLE& Diabetes mellitus When grouping the diagnoses, the DRG grouper uses the DRG secondary diagnoses to determine the severity CCL.

DRG secondary diagnosis - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  DRG secondary diagnosis is a feature of the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system. It is used to assign a secondary diagnosis to a patient in order to determine the appropriate DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) code for the patient. This code is used to determine the reimbursement rate for the patient's treatment. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The DRG secondary diagnosis feature is used by healthcare providers to assign a secondary diagnosis to a patient. This secondary diagnosis is then used to determine the appropriate DRG code for the patient, which is then used to determine the reimbursement rate for the patient's treatment. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When assigning a DRG secondary diagnosis, it is important to ensure that the diagnosis is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that the correct DRG code is assigned and that the reimbursement rate is accurate. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The DRG secondary diagnosis feature is part of the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system. It can be used in conjunction with other features of the system, such as coding and billing, to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement for healthcare services.