MS-DRG explained - - CIC exam prep - Medicare severity diagnosis related groups

MS-DRG explained: why does CMS like and use Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Groups to reimburse acute inpatient stays? As part of our CIC exam prep / CCS exam prep series, we review the logic and background to this IPPS payment methodology. Presented as part of our full, detailed explanation of MS-DRGs:    • MS-DRG assignment for facility coding...   Medical coding study guide: www.thecodingguild.com/freebies Let's connect! www.facebook.com/bestmedicalcoding/ [email protected] #ccsexamprep #inpatientcoding #cicexamprep © 2021 The Coding Guild Ltd. Co. All rights reserved. **** DISCLAIMER **** AMA disclaimer CPT® copyright 2021 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. All CPT® codes presented in the test are used under the Fair Use provision of copyright law, for educational purposes. Legal disclaimer Names, places, dates of birth and other personally identifiable information used in the video are entirely fictitious. No identification with actual persons (living or deceased), places, buildings, and products is intended or should be inferred. Any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, businesses, events, or locales is purely coincidental. The author doesn't accept responsibility or liability for any adverse outcome originating from using the contents of this video. While due effort was taken, inaccuracies and errors might occur and be present. The content is provided ‘as-is’, without warranty. The author does not assume and hereby disclaim any liability to any party for any loss, damage, or disruption caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All revenue cycle related decisions must be based on individual payer policies and financial and / or legal counsel, as necessary. Following advice in this video does not guarantee payment of services, avoidance of audits, passing grades on board or other exams or passing pre-employment tests. The aim of this test video is to educate HIM professionals on the application of medical coding and billing rules and guidelines. The described scenarios are fictional, so are all 'treatments' outlined in the examples. The creator of this video is not licensed to practice medicine in any capacity and thus does not advise, endorse or otherwise recommend any treatment modality, drug or dosage for any disease or conditions mentioned in the content. The example scenarios are not intended to be interpreted as, or substitute medical advice or medical education. Seek medical counsel from a legally authorized healthcare practitioner for any and all questions regarding your, or others' medical care or medical training. Medical coding certifications affected: this topic is to be expected on the: CIC exam COC exam CCS exam The perfect resource for medical coding auditing students and any practicing coding auditor!

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