Yes (Y) |
The diagnosis was present at the time of inpatient admission. |
Payment is made for the condition when HAC is present. |
No (N) |
The diagnosis was not present at the time of inpatient admission. |
No payment is made for the condition when HAC is present. |
Unknown (U) |
Documentation was insufficient to determine if the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission. |
No payment was made for the condition when a HAC was present. |
Undetermined (W) |
Clinically undetermined. The provider was unable to clinically determine whether the condition was present at the time of inpatient admission. |
Payment is made for the condition when HAC is present. |