Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-22-712.81

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section R9-22-712.81 - DRG Reimbursement: Updates

In addition to the other updates provided for in sections R9-22-712.60 through R9-22-712.80, the Administration may update the version of the APR-DRG classification system established by 3M Health Information Systems, adjust the statewide standardized amount in section R9-22-712.62, the base payments in sections R9-22-712.63 and R9-22-712.64, the provider policy adjustor in section R9-22-712.65, service policy adjustors section R9-22-712.66, and the fixed loss amounts and marginal cost percentages used to calculate the outlier threshold in section R9-22-712.68 to the extent necessary to assure that payments are consistent with efficiency, economy, and quality of care and are sufficient to enlist enough providers so that care and services are available at least to the extent that such care and services are available to the general population in the geographic area. The Administration shall publish any proposed classification system on the agency's website at least 30 days prior to the effective date, to ensure a sufficient period for public comment, as required by 42 C.F.R. § 447.205. In addition, the public notice shall be available for inspection during normal business hours at 701 E. Jefferson, Phoenix, Arizona. The requirements of 42 C.F.R. § 447.205 as of November 2, 2015 are incorporated by reference and do not include any later amendments.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-22-712.81

New Section made by final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 1957, effective 9/6/2014. Amended by final rulemaking at 23 A.A.R. 2896, effective 1/1/2018.