- Defining Clinical Validation
- Coding Guidelines vs CMS Guidelines
- Common Conditions for Clinical Validation
- Monetary Savings and Case Studies

Katreece Baker
DRG Claims
Website: https://www.drgclaims.com/
DRG Claims Management (DCM) has been offering cost containment solutions to health plans across the United States since 2013. Our services include:
- Hospital Claim Audits (MS/APR DRGs and APC)
- Additional hospital audits
- Cost Outliers
- Readmissions
- Short-Stay/OBS
- Skilled Nursing Facility (PDPM/RUGs) audits
Our models include:
Post-payment Model: Focuses on addressing inaccurate coding and clinical errors retrospectively, maintaining good relationships with providers, and ensuring a smooth refund request process.
Prepayment Model: Preferred by health plans to prevent overpayments, reduce turnaround time, increase provider response, and ensure the audit of out-of-network claims.