Total Errors Logged
3
This Month
3
Most Common
Primary Diagnosis Coding
1
Error Trend Analysis
Top 5 error categories by frequency
1. Primary Diagnosis Coding1 errors (33.3%)
2. PAS Completion Timing1 errors (33.3%)
3. RIC Tier Assignment1 errors (33.3%)
Training Recommendation:
Focus additional training on Primary Diagnosis Coding, which accounts for 33.3% of all errors. Consider implementing additional quality checks and peer review for this category.
Recent Errors
Last 10 logged errors
Patient: PT-123451/15/2025
Coding ErrorPrimary Diagnosis Coding
Error: Used unspecified stroke code I63.9 when laterality was documented as left-sided I63.42
Root Cause: Rushed coding without reviewing complete physician documentation
Corrected By: Sarah Johnson
Patient: PT-123891/18/2025
Documentation ErrorPAS Completion Timing
Error: PAS signed 2 hours after admission instead of before admission
Root Cause: Physician was unavailable before admission; process breakdown
Corrected By: Michael Chen
Patient: PT-124011/20/2025
Coding ErrorRIC Tier Assignment
Error: Assigned Tier 2 but patient had 3 comorbidities requiring Tier 3
Root Cause: Did not count all documented comorbidities in medical record
Corrected By: Emily Rodriguez
Using the Error Log Effectively
- • Log ALL errors discovered during internal audits, peer reviews, or MAC audits
- • Be specific in error descriptions - include what was wrong and what was correct
- • Always identify root cause to prevent recurrence
- • Review trends monthly to identify training needs
- • Use error patterns to update quality control checklists
- • Share anonymized error examples in team training sessions