Chapter 14 Assignment Case Mix Index A facility is looking into the possibility of adding or deleting procedures to their surgery product line in the cardiothoracic area. The following table lists the types of procedures they are reviewing. Relative weight MS-DRG 2 216 232 237 DRG 2 216 232 237 Description MS-DRG Heart Transplant or Implant of Health Assist System w/o MCC 2 216 232 237 Totals Case mix Cardiac Valve and Other Maj Cardiothoracic Proc w Card Cath w/ MCC Coronary Artery Bypass w PTCA w/o MCC Major Cardiovas proc w/ MCC Your hospital's Actual LOS Real-World Case Discussion Questions Complete the information below to determine the case mix of these surgery patients in your facility. Number of Patients (estimate) 20.9 12.1 7.1 11.6 1. Determine the case mix for this group of procedures: Number of Patients 3 107 240 156 3 107 240 156 15.6820 Total Weights 9.2380 5.5976 5.0843 Your hospital's average charges National LOS 15.7 $89,500 $49,500 $32,000 $25,000 13.0 7.9 6.7

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