Description
This course presents a primer on DRGs including the history, grouping logic, common DRG systems, and the role of case mix in the hospital.
Objectives:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Inpatient Code-Based Reimbursement
- Identify payers who utilize DRG Systems for Reimbursement
- Recognize the role of a DRG relative weight
- Detect factors that impact case mix
Lesson 2: Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups (MS-DRGs)
- Recognize the impact of surgical procedures on MS-DRG assignment
- Utilize the DRG Definitions Manual to assign a provisional MS-DRG
- Identify discharge dispositions that influence MS-DRG reimbursement under the post-acute care transfer provision
Lesson 3: All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRGs)
- Identify differences between MS-DRGs and APR-DRGs
- Recognize uses for severity of illness data
- Analyze APR-DRG case complexity






264 reviews for Revenue Cycle: DRG Reimbursement and Case Mix
Regarding selection of MS-DRGs, I had gone back and repeated steps prior to final. I either appear to have missed a step, or misunderstood instruction. Clinically I knew what I had to select, though the process was not clear to me.
This was an excellent presentation, with focused demonstrations and sharing of resources. Outstanding opportunity to learn and build a foundation of knowledge.
Response from Haugen Consulting Group
RC_DRG
Is very hard to manage the course, the letters are too small and not zoom options available. The information is good.
I really liked this narrator
I would recommend more practices on how to assign the correct MS-DRG codes based the diagnosis and procedures.
Very good and informative course.
This one was really tough
Thank you
A simple step by step presentation that was easy to understand and retain.
Nicely broken down for a very complicated system.
This was an amazing refresher course definitely enjoyed it.