MS-DRG (Medicare Severity DRG)

1. MS-DRG classifications and software

   Grouper software, definitions manual and annual changes.

2. IPPS overview

   Inpatient Prospective Payment System rate setting and relative weights.

3. CC and MCC

   Complication and comorbidity severity levels driving DRG splits.

4. APR-DRG and other groupers

   Related payment systems such as OPPS APCs and IRF.

5. Relative weights

   Relative weights, geometric mean length of stay and payment formula.

6. Present on admission

   POA indicator and hospital acquired conditions that affect DRG payment.

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