Case Mix Index (CMI)
The Case Mix Index (CMI) is a measure of the average clinical complexity and expected resource utilization of a healthcare organization's patient population.
Definition
The Case Mix Index (CMI) is a measure of the average clinical complexity and expected resource utilization of a healthcare organization's patient population.
Why it matters
Case Mix Index (CMI) is part of the Coding 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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