Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Edge Server Operations and Data Submission - RA Related
Program Area: Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server
Question: Will the External Data Gathering Environment (EDGE) server accept claims with acceptable bill types such as 111 or 131 and a discharge code of 30 for Risk Adjustment (RA) claims selection?
Answer: The exclusion of claims with discharge status code 30 (still a patient) only applies to hospital inpatient bill types (111 or 117) for RA claims selection.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: March 26, 2015
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