Quality Improvement Organization Manual (Pub. 100-10), Ch. 5 § 5075
Concerns Identified During Other Review Activities
5075 – Concerns Identified During Other Review Activities
(Rev. 28, Issued: 10-21-16, Effective: 10-21-16, Implementation: 10-21-16)
QIOs may identify potential Quality of Care Concerns while conducting any other review (e.g.,
appeal, medical necessity/utilization, higher-weighted DRG, EMTALA). When a potential
Quality of Care Concern is identified, the QIO must conduct a General Quality of Care Review.
(See §5100.)