MS DRG Revisions
In the August 22, 2007, Federal Register, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implements the most dramatic
DRG restructuring of diagnosis-related groups used in the inpatient prospective payment system since its inception. More »»
DRG restructuring of diagnosis-related groups used in the inpatient prospective payment system since its inception. More »»
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Losing $$ because of RUG 53 Errors?
Many skilled nursing facilities and swingbed units are missing valuable reimbursement opportunities by not understanding or properly using the new Medicare Part A RUG 53 payment system. Is yours one of them?
Learn more about a free analysis from BKD Health Care Group to help skilled nursing facilities and swingbed units evaluate their RUG 53 payment system and identify potential improvements. More »»
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Sharon Regional Health System
Sharon, Pennsylvania
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