CMS Clarifies COVID Test Requirements for Medicare COVID Inpatient Enhancement
August 26, 2020
For hospital inpatient admissions occurring on or after September 1, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has clarified that hospitals will be required to document a positive COVID-19 test in order to obtain the 20 percent add-on to regular MSDRG payment. Hospitals can include positive tests obtained during ... Read More >>