Industry Resources | September 9, 2020
New COVID-19 Policies For Inpatient Prospective Payment System Hospitals, Long-Term Care Hospitals, & Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Due To Provisions Of The CARES Act
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the article on August 17, 2020. It describes certain provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that relate to inpatient prospective payment system hospitals, long-term care hospitals, and inpatient rehabilitation facilities. These provisions are Sections 3710 and 3711 of the CARES Act. Effective September 1, 2020, claims eligible for the 20% increase in the MS-DRG weighting factor will also be required to have a positive COVID-19 laboratory test documented in the individual's medical record. The test may be performed either during the hospital . . .