Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs)

In this course the student will learn that correct coding of Present on Admission Indicators is a relatively new piece in the proper reimbursement puzzle. CMS has designated nine conditions for which they will no longer provide CC or MCC payment.

This course authored by Stephanie Albright.

Course Topics:

CMS vision of value-based purchasing for healthcare and how this developed into HACs
How HACs were selected
Link between HACs and POA
Specific HAC categories
How HACs directly impact reimbursement

This course is retained as a valuable source of historical information.

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