ResiCAT_USER-GUIDE_ACT-edition_2014_92pp

ResiCAT User Manual

When you have selected an Unaudited or Incomplete episode the following screen will appear. The imported details for the episode will be displayed on the left-hand side in the EPISODE DETAILS box. Note that, for an episode marked as Incomplete, any data previously entered or changed will have been saved and will be displayed.

The steps of the recoding and audit process are then: 1. Check Episode Details and amend any item that is incorrect. 2. Code the Episode , entering the selected codes in the appropriate boxes. 3. Calculate the DRG. 4. Click on the Coding Comparison button. The system will then display the original set of codes and DRG and those entered by the auditor and any differences will be highlighted. 5. Complete the Error Log for any discrepancy identified including change of DRG. 6. Click on the Mark as Complete button to indicate you do not want to make any changes. 7. Add Comments about the episode if desired. NOTE: You can return to the Coding screen to amend the auditor’s coded data but will have to recalculate the DRG if you do so. To protect the integrity of the blind recoding audit methodology, an audit trail is maintained of any changes made to the auditor’s codes after the initial data entry.

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