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DRG-Downgrade Challenge

Paid-but-downgraded DRG claims that never appear on denial dashboards. Clinovian constructs the clinical-coding crossover argument with severity markers, timestamps, and coding-principle framing.

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What it is

Paid-but-downgraded DRG claims never appear in denial dashboards because the claim was paid at a lower rate, not denied outright. Clinovian constructs the clinical-coding crossover argument — full chart reconstruction with severity markers, timestamp precision, and coding-principle framing — that complements your CDI team's work.

Priority DRG pairs
  • 870/871 — Sepsis ($10K–$25K delta)
  • 291/293 — Heart Failure ($4K–$8K)
  • 003/004 — ECMO/Trach ($20K–$40K)
  • 460/461 — Spinal Fusion ($6K–$12K)
  • 329/331 — Major Bowel ($8K–$15K)
Deliverable

Chart reconstruction, severity-marker extraction with timestamps, payer-auditor point-by-point rebuttal, and coding-principle-aware argument framework. Designed to integrate with CDI workflows, not replace them.

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Send a de-identified case. Free suitability screen.

No PHI, no commitment. Physician verdict in 24–48 hours: pursue, do not pursue, or needs more information.

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