AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In 1983 Medicare shifted to the inpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS) and DRGs (Diagnostic Related Groups) and only paying a limited number of days to the hospital regardless of the actual length of stay. These different Acts initiated the testing of alternate forms of delivering care and payment methodologies.

Medicare 59

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 59

AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In 1983 Medicare shifted to the inpatient Prospective Payment System (PPS) and DRGs (Diagnostic Related Groups) and only paying a limited number of days to the hospital regardless of the actual length of stay. These different Acts initiated the testing of alternate forms of delivering care and payment methodologies.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 52

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 29, 2023

Medicare Payment Resources CMS implemented an Ambulatory Payment Classification-based payment methodology in 2008. Visit the Medicare payment resources page on the ASCA website to learn about the changes that CMS has made to the payment system and ensure that your ASC is paid appropriately.

Compliance 52

Compliance Medicare Medicare Medical Billing 52