Understand the FY 2027 MS-DRG and NTAP Changes Before October 1

The FY 2027 IPPS Final Rule introduces significant payment system updates that will directly impact inpatient reimbursement, coding accuracy, compliance, and revenue integrity. CMS has proposed 14 new MS-DRGs, 18 deleted MS-DRGs, and dozens of new technology add-on payment (NTAP) applications that hospitals and coding teams must understand before implementation.

Join ICD10monitor for Day 3 of the 2027 IPPS Masterclass, an advanced session focused on MS-DRG shifts, NTAPs, Medicare Code Edits (MCEs), and the reimbursement implications tied to FY 2027 coding and payment updates.

Nationally recognized coding expert Christine Geiger, MA, RHIA, CCS, CRC, will break down the most important MS-DRG methodology changes and explain how coding and documentation decisions influence payment outcomes under the IPPS Final Rule. Attendees will gain practical guidance on DRG reassignment trends, reimbursement-sensitive coding changes, MCE updates, and the operational impact of emerging technologies entering the inpatient environment.

Franklin Martin, MD, FACS, CCS, will provide physician and CDI insight into the clinical and documentation implications behind the FY 2027 payment changes. His perspective will help attendees better understand how clinical specificity, physician documentation, and coding accuracy work together to support compliant MS-DRG assignment and optimal reimbursement.

The session will also review the evolving NTAP landscape, including technologies currently under CMS consideration and the growing role of advanced and AI-driven therapies in inpatient reimbursement.

Designed for coding, CDI, HIM, and revenue cycle professionals, this webcast provides actionable strategies organizations can use to prepare for October 1 implementation and reduce reimbursement risk.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session with the presenters and receive practical guidance on real-world MS-DRG and NTAP challenges.

Why This Is Relevant:

Even small MS-DRG changes can create major reimbursement and compliance implications for hospitals. Understanding how FY 2027 payment updates affect coding, documentation, and reimbursement strategy is essential for protecting revenue integrity and minimizing audit risk.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand changes in MS-DRG methodology for FY27
• Review notable MS-DRG shifts and their financial implications
• Learn about FY27 new technologies – including AI based technologies
• Learn which technologies qualify for NTAPs under the FY27 IPPS Final Rule
• Review changes to Medicare Code Edits (MCEs)
• Gain valuable clinical insights

Who Should Attend:

Coders; coding managers and directors; clinical documentation integrity (CDI) specialists; compliance officers and coordinators; HIM directors, managers and professionals; financial analysts; CDM coordinators; and coding educators.

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