Meet Our Certified & Experienced Medical Specialist

Our History

Founded in 1988, DRG Review, Inc. is backed with years of industry experience. DRG Review, Inc. was developed after William Haik, M.D. F.C.C.P, C.D.I.P., realized the clinical outcomes of his severely ill patients were not being accurately reflected by ICD-9-CM code reporting. Subsequently, he became involved in working with government regulatory bodies to redefine existing ICD-9-CM codes and aid in the development of new ICD-9-CM codes and coding guidelines to more accurately reflect clinical medicine. With ICD-10-CM and the expansion of MS- DRGs, Dr. Haik has continued his focus.

What Makes Our Staff Unique?

DRG Review, Inc. utilizes Board Certified medical specialists who have remained inactive medical practice for more than 40 years and have an extensive background in ICD-10-CM/PCS coding.

Additionally, the DRG Review, Inc. employs coders who have worked with the prospective payment systems since its inception and are credentialed either by RHIA, CCS, and RN

Dr. Haik’s Expertise Is Evidenced By

CURRICULUM VITAE

WILLIAM E. HAIK, M.D., F.A.C.C.P., C.D.I.P.

Board Certification Internal Medicine - 1979
Board Certification Pulmonary Medicine - 1980
Board Certification Critical Care Medicine - 1987
Medical Practice in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, since 1980 and served as Chief of Board of Trustees and President Okaloosa County Medical Society
AHA's Editorial Advisory Board for Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM from 1988 through 1992
AHA's Expert Advisory Panel for Coding Clinic for ICD-9-CM from 1992 through 1994
Editorial Advisory Board for Medical Record Briefing and Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies
Participation in the Formation Committee of AHIMA CCS and CDIP examinations
Served on a multi-disciplinary committee for the development of 2010, 2013, and 2019 AHIMA: Guidelines for Achieving a Compliant Query Practice
Served on a multi-disciplinary committee for the development of the 2018 AHIMA: Guidelines for Physician Office Query Practice
Obtained Certified Documentation Improvement Practitioner credentialing from AHIMA - March 2012
Expert Consultant to the United States Department of Justice
Final arbitrator for MS-DRG modifications for Medicare Part C
Numerous educational seminars and national teleconferences regarding: physician involvement in DRG management, coding, and other related topics in association with HCFA (CMS), AHA, AHIMA, and various state QIOs (see list of Health Information Presentations)
Director of DRG Review, Inc. since 1988