HCPro, JustCoding Inpatient - 2017 Issue 32 (August)
Healthcare News: CMS releases 2018 IPPS final rule
August 8th, 2017
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Article Overview
This article summarizes CMS’s FY 2018 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule and its impact on acute care and long-term care hospitals. It covers annual inpatient payment updates, selected changes to hospital-acquired conditions policy, adjustments tied to quality reporting and electronic health record meaningful use, and the rule’s effective timing. The piece is relevant to hospital coders, reimbursement staff, compliance teams, and health information professionals following Medicare inpatient payment policy.
Why This Topic Matters
The rule affects Medicare inpatient hospital reimbursement, quality program requirements, and reporting periods for hospitals subject to IPPS. Understanding the scope of the update helps organizations track policy changes that influence payment, compliance, and operational planning for the upcoming fiscal year.
What You Will Learn
- What the FY 2018 IPPS final rule addresses
- Which hospital payment and quality programs are affected
- How the rule changes the timing of selected hospital reporting and policy updates
- What organizations and hospital types are impacted by the final rule
Who Should Read This
- Hospital coders
- Inpatient reimbursement staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance teams
- Health information management professionals
- Hospital administrators
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