July 1, 2022
Briefings on APCs

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released the 2023 ICD-10-CM code set and ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Review key ICD-10-CM updates including new codes for dementia, head injuries, and long-term drug therapy.

May 4, 2022
HIM Briefings

Among the proposed changes, many of which affect quality and data reporting programs, are proposed changes to claims data used for rate setting, a delay of the three way split criteria for Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups (MS-DRG), and more. Understand major proposals and their potential impact and how to provide feedback to CMS.

September 1, 2021
HIM Briefings

CMS walked back some major policy changes and cemented others in the 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule. Brush up on the latest changes and ensure your hospital is ready to comply by October 1.

June 2, 2021
HIM Briefings

The agency is proposing methods to alleviate burden on hospitals that have been under strain for the past year, while also asking for feedback that may shape future data reporting and rate-setting.

April 29, 2021
News & Insights

The fiscal year (FY) 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule makes broad efforts to cushion the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital revenue and resources. The proposed rule, released April 27, also eliminates sweeping changes to MS-DRG rate-setting finalized in the 2021 IPPS final rule.

November 11, 2020
HIM Briefings

The 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule ushered in a host of coding changes. Review new codes, MS-DRG updates, and other changes to ensure your organization is in compliance.

October 1, 2020
Briefings on APCs

The final 2021 CPT, ICD-10-CM, and ICD-10-PCS code sets were released in September, introducing new, revised, and deleted codes for diagnostic and procedural services and accompanying guideline changes.

September 28, 2020
News & Insights

Q: What changes to inpatient dialysis MS-DRGs did CMS finalize in the 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule?

September 16, 2020
HIM Briefings

CMS laid the groundwork for a dramatic revision of MS-DRG rate setting in the 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS). The agency also rolled out code changes and MS-DRG updates. Ensure your organization is compliance with new requirements.

September 14, 2020
News & Insights

Q: Per the 2021 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule, what MS-DRG charge information will be required to include on our cost report?

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