Hello Guillermo, the algorithm for this is quite "trivial". It can be done in hundreds of ways. So a probably existing patent for this is just a waste of money.
Cheers, elpidio On Thursday 24 June 2004 14:13, Guillermo Fritz wrote: > Hello Ingo, > > Elpidio said you are developing DRG modules. > I would like to know if you or someone else is developing the algorithm to > assign a DRG to a patient. This algorithm has as input the following > variables: > - patient�s age > - patient�s sex > - admition date > - discharge date > - diagnosis codes (based on ICD-9 CM) > - procedure codes (based on ICD-9 CM) > I don�t know if this algorithm is patented. > > Thanks, > > Guillermo Fritz ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.Net email sponsored by Black Hat Briefings & Training. Attend Black Hat Briefings & Training, Las Vegas July 24-29 - digital self defense, top technical experts, no vendor pitches, unmatched networking opportunities. Visit www.blackhat.com _______________________________________________ Care2002-developers mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/care2002-developers
