Case Mix Calculation
Case Mix Calculation combines the patient's clinical grouping, functional impairment level, timing, admission source, and comorbidity adjustment to determine the PDGM payment.
Definition
Case Mix Calculation combines the patient's clinical grouping, functional impairment level, timing, admission source, and comorbidity adjustment to determine the PDGM payment.
Why it matters
Case Mix Calculation is part of the Revenue Cycle vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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