Through data analysis, CMS concluded that the average length of stay of functional quadriplegia cases are similar to those in MS-DRGs 947 and 948. Ultimately, CMS agreed with the commenter and finalized the assignment of code R53.2 to MS-DRGs 947 and 948.Read More »
While the American Medical Association (AMA) supports some of CMS’ proposals for year two of the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP), in some areas, it’s urging CMS to do more to...Read More »
ACDIS members are invited to join the ACDIS Advisory Board today for the Quarterly Membership Conference Call, which will focus on the new clinical validation white paper.Read More »
CMS released the fiscal year (FY) 2018 IPPS final rule on Wednesday, August 2, updating Medicare payment and polices for patients discharged from hospitals from October 1, 2017, to September 30, 2018.Read More »
The concept of Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC) is not new; CMS implemented the HCC model in 2004 as a way to determine capitated payments for Medicare Advantage plans. With the number of patients enrolled in Medicare Advantage...Read More »
