Learn the rules for MS-DRG Coding Effectiveness

CMS is anticipating that facilities will raise their level of coding and documentation to capture severity of illness information. In response, CMS is proposing an adjustment to eliminate the effect of these anticipated changes that do not reflect real changes in case-mix. To help organizations prepare for these changes, I've developed a webinar we've called "Preparing to Code Effectively Under MS-DRGs.”

Facilities who are not prepared to change their coding practices can expect to lose 1.2% on average in revenue in FY2008 and another 1.8% on average in both FY2009 and FY2010. This session will provide an overview of the changes in the DRG system that will directly affect inpatient coding and will provide strategies to prepare for these changes.

The following areas will be discussed:

• The effect of MS-DRGs on inpatient coding
  • Examples of DRG assignments under current DRGs vs. MS-DRGs
  • Changes to the CC list and the effect of these changes on coding and reimbursement
• Documentations issues and where physician education should be targeted
• POA reporting and coding hospital acquired conditions
• Areas that may be under OIG scrutiny
• Suggestions for changes in coding practices and operations under the new severity system
• Auditing activities
• Coder education
• Query processes

Presented by Cheryl D’Amato, RHIT, director, health information management, Ingenix
Dates: Aug. 28, 11 a.m. ET; Aug. 30, 3 p.m. ET
Cost $179 per phone line -- we're encouraging all organizations who sign up to reserve a conference room in their office and invite everyone who they think needs to hear this content.

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