Patient-Driven Payment Model
PPDM, the Patient-Driven Payment Model begins October 1, 2019. CMS reports the new case-mix classification system will use certain clinical factors rather than volume based services to determine Medicare reimbursement. Classification will be based on the resident’s primary diagnosis, therapy components, and functional status to assign one of 16 case mix groups. The link below provides detailed information, crosswalk tables, and learning materials.