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CM Codes

Data Overview

15253 total codes in komodo_rii; 229 retained after n_claims > 500 filter.

CMS severityn codes
No CC/MCC183
CC34
MCC12

PCA Analysis

PC1 explains 41.6% of variance; PC1+PC2 together explain 57.3%.

PCA scree plot

Feature loadings

intensity distribution

Tier Clustering (k=3)

KMeans elbow

Tier Summary

tiern_codesn_claimswork rvuorgan system countn j code linesn imaging linesn distinct hcpsrelative claim chargen distinct rev codesicu
1163.0001440518.0003.0031.7550.7041.1710.6281.0682.5670.000
245.000218067.0005.2292.5711.1460.7530.3431.1992.5170.001
321.00073422.0006.5093.0981.6760.5740.1921.3732.6320.004

CMS Severity × intensity Tier

cms_severityTier 1Tier 2Tier 3All
CC273434
MCC84012
No CC/MCC1283817183
All1634521229

Feature Analysis

Feature Correlation

Feature correlation heatmap

Feature Audit

pc1_loadingr_with_volumer_with_severity
avg_n_j_code_lines0.415-0.0630.036
avg_work_rvu0.392-0.084-0.053
rate_icu0.3620.0360.048
avg_organ_system_count0.339-0.044-0.176
rate_transfusion0.2200.144-0.051
rate_or0.213-0.0290.017
rate_mechanical_ventilation0.2120.014-0.003
avg_relative_claim_charge0.184-0.1000.006
rate_dialysis0.1030.1650.012
avg_n_distinct_rev_codes0.039-0.0690.109
avg_length_of_stay-0.000nannan
rate_multiple_or_days0.000nannan
avg_n_imaging_lines-0.279-0.0210.063
avg_n_distinct_hcps-0.406-0.0110.060

Top 6 Tier-Discriminating Features

Top 6 features

Bottom 6 Tier-Discriminating Features

Bottom 6 features

Score Validation

intensity by CMS severity

Volume vs intensity

intensity scatter

Misclassification Audit (N=10 samples)

Over-tiered: Tier 3, No CC/MCC (5 codes)

codecode_descriptioncms_severityintensity_scoretiern_claimskey_drivers
E8342HypomagnesemiaNo CC/MCC7.00631696n j code lines (+1.68), n distinct hcps (+0.95), work rvu (+0.91)
D72829Elevated white blood cell count, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC6.00832709n j code lines (+1.19), icu (+0.95), n distinct hcps (+0.94)
I160Hypertensive urgencyNo CC/MCC5.95731587icu (+1.87), n j code lines (+1.30), n distinct hcps (+0.97)
F32ADepression, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC5.81933545n j code lines (+1.04), icu (+1.02), work rvu (+0.95)
D509Iron deficiency anemia, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC5.78231544transfusion (+1.98), icu (+0.94), n j code lines (+0.68)

Under-tiered: Tier 1, MCC (5 codes)

codecode_descriptioncms_severityintensity_scoretiern_claimskey_drivers
G08Intracranial and intraspinal phlebitis and thrombophlebitisMCC-1.81011546work rvu (-0.29), organ system count (-0.28), n j code lines (-0.28)
I7771Dissection of carotid arteryMCC-1.75314410n imaging lines (-0.54), organ system count (-0.40), n distinct hcps (-0.38)
I7774Dissection of vertebral arteryMCC-1.64913908n imaging lines (-0.57), organ system count (-0.38), n distinct hcps (-0.36)
I639Cerebral infarction, unspecifiedMCC-1.353111242n imaging lines (-0.63), organ system count (-0.31), relative claim charge (+0.29)
I2699Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonaleMCC-1.272120152work rvu (-0.34), organ system count (-0.23), n j code lines (-0.20)

Top Codes by Tier

Tier 1 (n=163 codes)

codeDescriptionCMS severityScoreN claimsKey drivers
C50919Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breastNo CC/MCC0.2761416transfusion (+0.37), icu (-0.19), n imaging lines (+0.18)
E559Vitamin D deficiency, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC0.2732299organ system count (+0.44), n distinct hcps (-0.25), icu (+0.18)
I10Essential (primary) hypertensionNo CC/MCC0.198128924n distinct hcps (+0.17), relative claim charge (-0.15), n imaging lines (+0.15)
M7989Other specified soft tissue disordersNo CC/MCC0.1645627n distinct hcps (+0.21), icu (-0.19), n imaging lines (+0.18)
N289Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC0.1591658organ system count (+0.34), icu (-0.08), n imaging lines (+0.05)
H532DiplopiaNo CC/MCC0.1372267work rvu (+0.44), n imaging lines (-0.26), relative claim charge (+0.25)
I872Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)No CC/MCC0.1282125or (+1.22), n j code lines (-0.28), work rvu (-0.24)
I255Ischemic cardiomyopathyNo CC/MCC0.0381435icu (+0.18), work rvu (-0.14), or (+0.12)
M79605Pain in left legNo CC/MCC0.0304876icu (-0.19), n imaging lines (+0.15), n distinct hcps (+0.14)
M79662Pain in left lower legNo CC/MCC0.0171793n imaging lines (+0.29), n distinct hcps (+0.23), or (-0.22)

Tier 2 (n=45 codes)

codeDescriptionCMS severityScoreN claimsKey drivers
F17210Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicatedNo CC/MCC3.43917950work rvu (+0.79), n distinct hcps (+0.78), n j code lines (+0.59)
I110Hypertensive heart disease with heart failureNo CC/MCC3.2715466n distinct hcps (+0.68), icu (+0.51), n j code lines (+0.51)
M1990Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified siteNo CC/MCC3.1822021organ system count (+0.88), icu (+0.67), n j code lines (+0.50)
J45909Unspecified asthma, uncomplicatedNo CC/MCC3.1238207n distinct hcps (+0.77), work rvu (+0.67), n j code lines (+0.61)
E039Hypothyroidism, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC3.0297838n distinct hcps (+0.55), icu (+0.55), n j code lines (+0.49)
N186End stage renal diseaseMCC3.0081888dialysis (+1.36), or (+0.43), transfusion (+0.39)
M5450Low back pain, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC2.9873077work rvu (+0.90), n distinct hcps (+0.71), n j code lines (+0.62)
J189Pneumonia, unspecified organismMCC2.97910235n j code lines (+0.82), n distinct hcps (+0.80), n imaging lines (+0.54)
E1151Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangreneNo CC/MCC2.7801632or (+0.93), icu (+0.74), organ system count (+0.55)
E6601Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess caloriesNo CC/MCC2.6955993icu (+0.69), n j code lines (+0.46), organ system count (+0.42)

Tier 3 (n=21 codes)

codeDescriptionCMS severityScoreN claimsKey drivers
N179Acute kidney failure, unspecifiedCC10.6751786icu (+3.16), mechanical ventilation (+1.66), n j code lines (+1.36)
E8342HypomagnesemiaNo CC/MCC7.0061696n j code lines (+1.68), n distinct hcps (+0.95), work rvu (+0.91)
D72829Elevated white blood cell count, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC6.0082709n j code lines (+1.19), icu (+0.95), n distinct hcps (+0.94)
I160Hypertensive urgencyNo CC/MCC5.9571587icu (+1.87), n j code lines (+1.30), n distinct hcps (+0.97)
F32ADepression, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC5.8193545n j code lines (+1.04), icu (+1.02), work rvu (+0.95)
D509Iron deficiency anemia, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC5.7821544transfusion (+1.98), icu (+0.94), n j code lines (+0.68)
E871Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremiaCC5.6151903icu (+1.15), n j code lines (+1.10), work rvu (+0.85)
D649Anemia, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC5.5145352transfusion (+2.28), n distinct hcps (+0.61), organ system count (+0.51)
K5900Constipation, unspecifiedNo CC/MCC5.1621637mechanical ventilation (+1.02), icu (+0.71), n j code lines (+0.69)
E876HypokalemiaNo CC/MCC5.1415625n j code lines (+1.17), n distinct hcps (+0.99), work rvu (+0.96)

Key Driver Frequency

featurecountpct
work rvu14161.600
n distinct hcps13960.700
organ system count12956.300
n j code lines10345.000
n imaging lines5825.300
icu4117.900
relative claim charge3414.800
or2812.200
mechanical ventilation73.100
transfusion52.200
dialysis20.900

Key driver frequency