Coding changes could affect benchmarking.
CMS intends to move to a severity-adjusted system for DRGs; number of codes may double. ICD-10 will allow for more specific codes, which could affect benchmark data. Understanding the new codes and data will be critical to uncovering opportunities for improvement.
D019985:Benchmarking; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D005568:Forms and Records Control / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D038801:International Classification of Diseases; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014481:United States