 Overwhelming changes were made to the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) in October 2007 and the reality of these modifications will impact the efficiency and effectiveness of each hospital’s documentation practices, coding procedures and revenue cycle. Severity adjusted Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) will impact the reliance upon and interactions between physician, nurses and coding professionals that will surpass the historical and operational impact of DRGs and Ambulatory Payment Classifications (APCs). Thorough and complete clinical documentation and coding are key components to accurate, appropriate and timely reimbursement. The FY 2008 IPPS Final Rule is the most significant revision of Medicare’s inpatient hospital payments since 1983. The recently released point of view, Clinical Documentation Excellence, provides details on the revision and insights into how hospitals can appropriately respond to changes in the IPPS. Download the article below. Related Content:
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