HSMN has been providing Hospitals with assistance for every iteration of the DRG scenario for 21 years. Our firm participated in the early Severity studies that have led to the creation of the MS-DRGs. Acuity and Severity have always been part of our tool kit.

HSMN's MS-DRG Tool Kit:

• Analysis of data for missed opportunities
• Evaluate financial impact of MS-DRGs on the facility (by MDC, DRG)
• Review of a sample of clinical documentation and coding. Identify coding opportunities in the new IPPS scenario
• Assess and identify improvements for the front end data collection and clinical documentation processes critical to appropriate payment
• Round and work with the medical staff to develop a management plan for clinical documentation improvement
• Assess readiness for required quality reporting (to assure facility's market basket updates) and develop an implementation plan
• Recommend structure of the MS-DRG work group; create the critical task list
• Recommend new roles and responsibilities, training and competencies
• Assess IT system support needs and specifications
• Create the MS-DRG facility specific Management Plan