CLAIMS TRACKING SI/IS CATEGORIES (356.3)    FILE (1)

Name Value
NAME CLAIMS TRACKING SI/IS CATEGORIES
DESCRIPTION
This file contains the major categories of areas that are used to address
 
The contents of this file are the general categories for Intesity of 
Service and Severity of Illness from Interqual.
 
Per VHA Directive 10-93-142, this file definition should not be modified.
the severity of illness and intensity of service.  Specific criteria for
each category must be met to address appropriateness of admission to
continued stay in and discharge from specialized units and general
units.
 
Do Not add to or delete from this file without instructions from your
ISC.  Editing this file may have significant impact on the QM national 
roll-up of Utilization Review information.