Healthcare News: CMS reverses MS-DRG relative weight methodology

Article Overview

This article covers a CMS payment-policy update tied to the FY 2022 IPPS final rule and explains that previously finalized MS-DRG relative weight methodology changes were repealed. It is relevant to hospital revenue cycle leaders, inpatient coding and reimbursement professionals, and anyone tracking Medicare inpatient payment policy, rate-setting methodology, and CMS rulemaking. The discussion is broad and policy-focused, with emphasis on the effect of the rulemaking process and ongoing evaluation of alternative approaches.