3M Coding

i L A B O V E R V I E W
Scenario and Summary

You will be using the 3M Coding software to complete your lab assignment. See Doc Sharing for instructions and sample medical records for Elena and Jane. You will assign each of them one of the four severity-of-illness and four risk-of-mortality subclasses.

You will then research various grouper software (DRG, APC, and RUG) to identify: grouper software vendors, system features and functions, market share of each vendor in healthcare organizations, and pricing models.

You will also be required to research various severity-of-illness program websites. Compare and contrast system features, functions, and uses of these systems.

Be sure to study the week 3 lecture thoroughly in order to prepare for this assignment.
Deliverables

Word document with the results and answers from steps 12, 2, and 3 of the lab.
Grading Rubric Points
Step 1: ICD-9 Codes/SOI/ROM Subclasses 10 points
Step 2: Grouper Software Research 10 points
Step 3: SOI/ROM Software Research 10 points
TOTAL 30 points

i L A B S T E P S
STEP 1: 3M Coding Software
Begin the iLab by downloading the 3M Coding Lab Step.docx guide from DocSharing. Review and perform the steps outline in the guide.

From DocSharing, download the medical records for Elena and Jane.
? Elena Medical Records.pdf
? Jane Medical Records.pdf
Using the 3M Coding software and sample medial records downloaded from DocSharing, assign one of the four severity-of-illness subclasses and four risk-of-mortality subclasses to each sample case.

Enter your ICD-9 codes and SOI/ROM subclasses into the Word document.
STEP 2: Grouper Software

Research various grouper software (DRG, APC, and RUG) to identify:
? Grouper software vendors
? System features and functions
? Market share of each vendor in healthcare organizations
? Pricing models
Record your finidngs in your Word document.
STEP 3: Severity-of-Illness

Research various severity-of-illness programs websites. Ask your instructor for assistance if you have difficulty identify aIDitional programs. Compare and contrast system features, functions, and uses of these systems. Are these the same programs as you identified in Step 2 as grouper software?

Record your findings in your Word document.