Overstay Predictor Diagnosis Code Used

List of diagnosis codes used for the algorythm for the Medicine Program Overstay Predictor Project:

Dan Roberts wants the following: any “admit” or “acquired complication” diagnosis codes that we have in our code book that are NEWLY occurring neurologic insults that would almost invariably lead to a “permanent” severe physical disability AND/OR cognitive disability AND therefore will most likely cause a delay in discharge.

Pre-existing underlying neurological conditions (comorbid conditions) such as; old strokes, previous brain bleeds, ALS, MS, Cerebral Palsy, Myasthenia Gravis, brain or spinal tumors, spinal compressions due to tumors or degenerative disease, meningitis, anoxic, metabolic, hepatic, toxic encephalopathy, neurotoxic drugs etc…., are NOT included. Though all other types of neurological problems could “potentially” cause neurological impairment and lead to discharge delays, for the purpose of this algorithm he only needs to capture “NEW SEVERE neurological events” that have the highest likelihood of causing severe permanent dysfunction.

The list of diagnosis to be included from admit or acquired/complication are:

537 paraplegia, hemiplegia due to any condition - according to Dan's email (if in admit or complications DX slots)

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