CHA News

CHA Webinar Will Discuss FY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule Updates

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 inpatient prospective payment system (IPPS) proposed rule. On June 10 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. (PT), CHA will host a webinar to discuss the updates in the proposed rule.  

CHA Urges Hospitals to Review Wage Data by May 28

CHA urges hospitals to review their wage and occupational mix data public use files (PUFs), issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), by May 28. These files are used to develop the hospital wage index for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022.  

DRG Program Payment System Update Includes ICD-10 Procedure and Diagnosis Codes

The Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) Program payment system has been updated to include the ICD-10 procedure and diagnosis codes released by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Jan. 1.   Providers receiving a DRG inpatient hospital claim denial with RAD code 9124 (diagnosis code missing or invalid) may void and resubmit claims for payment. Email DRG@dhcs.ca.gov with any DRG questions.  

CalHOPE Offers Free Behavioral Health Help

Due to events this past year, many adults and children have experienced some level of collective trauma as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For those who need behavioral health care, CalHOPE, a multi-media campaign launched in June 2020, connects people impacted by COVID-19 to free outreach, crisis counseling, and support services.