Risk of Mortality (ROM)
Risk of Mortality (ROM) estimates the likelihood that a patient may die based on documented diagnoses, comorbidities, procedures, age, and overall clinical condition.
Definition
Risk of Mortality (ROM) estimates the likelihood that a patient may die based on documented diagnoses, comorbidities, procedures, age, and overall clinical condition.
Why it matters
Risk of Mortality (ROM) is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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