Rugs Iv Codes

Change request process see file below describes the steps necessary to request a modification in the hipps codeset and the cms code approval process.

Rugs iv codes.

The case mix index columns contain integer rankings of the rug codes based on the total medicare r ate and are used for medicare snf pps rug iv index maximized classification. The case mix indices effective with rug iv on october 1 2010. Rug iv categories and characteristics 1 major rug iv category rug iv score characteristics associated with major rug iv category rehabilitation plus extensive services rux rul rvx rvl rhx rhl rmx rml rlx residents satisfying all of the following three conditions. It improves payment accuracy and appropriateness by focusing on the patient rather than the volume of services provided.

This instruction contains new hipps codes resulting from the conversion to the new rug iv coding system. Effective october 1 2017 excel. Hipps code master list see file below an excel spreadsheet that provides a complete list of all valid hipps codes with their effective dates payment settings and code definitions. Effective october 1 2014 excel.

Rug iv score characteristics associated with major rug iv category rehabilitation plus extensive services rux rul rvx rvl rhx rhl rmx rml rlx residents satisfying all of the following three conditions. The attached file contains the list of the newly added hipps codes. The 3 digit classification code assigned to each rug group and newly defined 2 digit assessment. Major rug group rug code hierarchical classification adl score case mix index set e01 rural.

The worksheet takes the grouper logic. Code regardless of resident s self performance classification level of support. Rug iv 66 group model calculation worksheet for snfs page 1 of 29 october 12 2010 the purpose of this rug iv version 1 00 calculation worksheet for the 66 group model is to provide a step by step walk through to manually determine the appropriate rug iv classification based on the data from an mds assessment. A federal government website managed by the centers for medicare medicaid services 7500 security boulevard baltimore md 21244.

Effective october 1 2016 excel. Code for the most support provided over all shifts. Pdpm is a case mix group cmg reimbursement method that focuses on clinically relevant factors rather than volume based services or rug iv codes. Access the listings of resource utilization groups rugs for skilled nursing facilities snfs from the links below.

Due to rounding a slight variance may exist between the spreadsheets below and actual medicare payments.