Data Reasonability

Data is reasonable when: The individual data are valid The data set taken as a whole is plausible The individual data are valid when they are structured appropriately, only contain values that are allowed for the data elements and pass basic edits. The data set taken as a whole is plausible when statistical analysis of characteristics of the data conforms to expectations. Data plausibility is similar to data accuracy, but they are not identical. Plausibility is determined by statistical analysis of the data, where data accuracy is determined by ascertaining whether a sample of the data correctly describes the real world events. Data may appear reasonable, but still lack accuracy. If a data element on an encounter requires NPI, and instead a name is reported in that data element, that encounter would be invalid.