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July 31, 2008

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Systemizing Your Hospital’s Present on Admission (POA) Indicator Reporting Process

Learn how the POA process works and how to best implement a reporting policy in your system. Also, download a POA checklist that to assist in the sytemization process.
 
>>> Read more about systemizing POA

POA Reporting Is Not Required for All Hospitals

The Present on Admission (POA) Indicator Reporting requirement does not apply to all types of hospitals. Learn which types are exempt.

>>> Learn which hospitals are exempt from POA reporting

Limiting Reimbursement Based on Conditions Not Present on Admission

As part of the POA Indicator Reporting Requirement, CMS has identified a list of possible diagnoses that will limit an organization’s ability to receive higher diagnosis-related group (DRG) payments.

>>> View list of diagnoses

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