Medicaid Inpatient Hospital Claims With Severe Malnutrition
Malnutrition can result from treatment of another condition, inadequate treatment or neglect, or general deterioration of a patient's health. Hospitals are allowed to bill for treatment of malnutrition on the basis of the severity of the condition (mild, moderate, or severe) and whether it affects patient care. Severe malnutrition is classified as a major complication or comorbidity (MCC). Adding an MCC to a claim can result in an increased payment by causing the claim to be coded in a higher diagnosis-related group. We will conduct statewide reviews to determine whether hospitals complied with Medicaid billing requirements when assigning severe malnutrition diagnosis codes to inpatient hospital claims.
Announced or Revised | Agency | Title | Component | Report Number(s) | Expected Issue Date (FY) |
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Revised | Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services | Medicaid Inpatient Hospital Claims With Severe Malnutrition | Office of Audit Services | W-00-22-31558 | 2024 |