Webinar Q&A: Considering Cardiac Caths

This page addresses follow-up questions and additional information pertinent to our webinar Considering Cardiac Caths.The coding information and guidance are valid at the time of publishing. Learners are encouraged to researchsubsequent official guidance in the areas...

Tips & Expertise: 2023 IPPS Updates

Q:  Can you summarize how MS-DRG grouper logic works?A:  The first step in grouping an MS-DRG is the assign the case to a major diagnostic category (MDC). This is done by classifying the principal diagnosis into one of 25 MDCs based on body system and case similarity....