MS-DRG basics

Basic overview of how MS-DRG's work and affect inpatient payment and how they relate to hospital acquired conditions and the present on admission indicator.
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[@sandysandip4428]

Excellent

[@TheMedicalCodingGuild]

Thank you again. :) You are too kind!!

[@nidheessingh]

Explain well in very short. Thank you so much.

[@TheMedicalCodingGuild]

Hi Nidhees! Thank you! :) Check out the longer version and the explanation on HACs and POA to bring it all home. Let me know if you have questions!

[@Shi300]

Thank you!

[@TheMedicalCodingGuild]

You are welcome! I will try to put together a more detailed review as soon as I can. :)

[@jillgilson4744]

Thanks very much!!

[@TheMedicalCodingGuild]

Thank you Jill for checking it out! Don't forget the longer version where we review MS DRG assignments in more detail, step-by-step! ;)

[@annebertucci4056]

Thanks so much for the explanation

[@TheMedicalCodingGuild]

Happy to help! Have you checked out the detailed review? Over 20 minutes of DRG fun! :D (Ok, it is not fun per se but very useful!)