MS-DRG Calculator for IPPS 

The MediRegs MS-DRG Calculator assists coders with determining the appropriate payment under the Hospital Inpatient PPS. This calculator performs a database query of the IPPS Table 5, and then performs a provider-specific payment calculation. The variables used in the calculation for each provider are extracted quarterly from the IPPS PC Pricer published by CMS.

Benefits

• Increases the speed of code validation
• Improves the accuracy of initial coding
• Expands the ability to research claims denials
• Demystifies Inpatient coding and billing.
• Web-based = always on
• Automatically updated; no need to re-order, wait for the mail, or install updates
• Integrated with related information: One-click access to MS-DRG CodeBook

Features

• Single or multiple code search
• Provider-specific adjusted payment rate for all providers
• Flagging of Post Acute Care Transfer codes
• Historical information for MS-DRGs and Providers

Data Sources

• Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient PPS Table 5 and related data
• Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient PPS PC Pricer

Related MediRegs Tools

• MS-DRG Codebook

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The MediRegs MS-DRG Calculator for IPPS is available with these Coding Suites:

• Coding & Revenue Resource Center 
• Audit & Revenue Resource Center 
• Regulation & Reimbursement Suite