PDGM Clinical Grouping
A PDGM Clinical Grouping categorizes the home health primary diagnosis into one of twelve clinical groups under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM).
Definition
A PDGM Clinical Grouping categorizes the home health primary diagnosis into one of twelve clinical groups under the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM).
Why it matters
PDGM Clinical Grouping 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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