There are specific MS-DRGs, called transfer DRGs, that can trigger certain transfer rules that cause a hospital to receive a reduced rate for early discharges to specific locations.
In an effort to enhance outcomes and standardize practice in pediatric patients, Children’s Hospital and Medical Center created three sets of clinical protocols for three of the hospital’s high-volume DRGs.
In a recent HCPro audio conference titled “ Observation Services v. Inpatient Admission: Assign Proper Level of Care and Prevent Denials,” experts answered listeners’ questions about proper use of observation services.
