PPV: OIG questions short-stay outlier trends for LTCHs
HIM Connection, June 10, 2008
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According to a report the Office of Inspector General (OIG) issued in late March, short-stay outliers for long-term care hospitals (LTCH) steadily declined between fiscal years 2003–2006. The decline coincides with CMS’ implementation of a reduction in the payment amounts for these stays. Given the OIG’s focus on these short stays, as well as the attention recovery audit contractors are giving this matter, LTCHs need to ensure they are taking the appropriate steps to maintain compliance.
Editor’s note: For more information on short-stay outlier trends for LTCHs or to purchase a copy of this article for $10, visit www.hcpro.com/content/211949.cfm. Subscribers to Briefings on Coding Compliance Strategies have access to this article in the June issue.
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