Payment Group
Final PDGM classification assigned to a patient based on clinical grouping, admission source, timing.
Definition
A Payment Group is the final PDGM classification assigned to a patient based on clinical grouping, admission source, timing, functional impairment, and comorbidity adjustment.
Why it matters
Each payment group has a unique reimbursement amount and corresponding LUPA threshold.
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