IP Coding for UB-04 Present On Admission (POA) Indicators
In order to group diagnoses into the proper DRG, CMS needs to capture a POA indicator for all claims involving inpatient admissions to general acute care hospitals. This course covers the requirements for the POA (Present On Admission) Indicators, used for the UB-04 claim form.
This course authored by Paula Digby.
Course Topics:
- CMS Definition of POA
- General Requirements
- Accountability
- POA Indicators
- Dx Exemptions
- Combination codes, Obstetrical Dx and E Codes
- Billing notes & Other plans