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Originally Posted by Becca9800
Please provide that link again, it is not included in the now closed thread. I'm sincerely interested in understanding why/how you could make such a claim.
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Here is a quote from the article (Link to entire article posted below)...
"Inpatient novel coronavirus (COVID-19) claims will require a positive viral test result to be eligible for the 20% increase in the MS-DRG weighting factor, effective for admissions on or after September 1. The test must be performed within 14 days of admission, and the results must be documented in the patient’s medical record."
Notice they said ON or AFTER September 1... Before that, no positive test was required. Only an assumption of Covid...
CMS Will Require Positive COVID-19 Test Results for Increased Inpatient Payment | HealthLeaders Media