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What is the inpatient data set that has been incorporated into federal law and is required for Medicare reporting?
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∙ 11y ago
Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS)
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∙ 11y ago
The inpatient data set that has been incorporated into federal law and is required for Medicare reporting is known as the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) data set. It includes information on hospital stays, such as diagnoses, procedures performed, and patient Demographics. This data set is used for reimbursement purposes and analyzing healthcare utilization and quality.
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What is The data set that has been incorporated into federal law and is required for Medicare reporting?
Uniform Hospital Discharge Data Set (UHDDS)
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true
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