What is DRG surcharge in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

SAP Term: DRG surcharge

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Received by the hospital for cases that exceed the maximum length of stay permitted.

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• Key Concepts: 
  DRG surcharge is a feature of the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system. It is a tool used to calculate additional costs for certain treatments and services that are not covered by the standard DRG (Diagnosis Related Group) rate. This additional cost is known as a DRG surcharge. 
  
  How to use it: 
  The DRG surcharge feature in IS-H SAP for Healthcare allows users to calculate the additional cost of treatments and services that are not covered by the standard DRG rate. The user can enter the relevant information, such as the type of treatment or service, the number of days of treatment, and any other relevant information, into the system. The system will then calculate the additional cost and display it on the screen. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the DRG surcharge feature in IS-H SAP for Healthcare, it is important to ensure that all relevant information is entered accurately. This will ensure that the system calculates the correct additional cost for each treatment or service. Additionally, it is important to keep track of any changes in the DRG rate, as this may affect the amount of additional cost calculated by the system. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The DRG surcharge feature in IS-H SAP for Healthcare is part of a larger suite of tools designed to help healthcare providers manage their finances more effectively. Other features include patient billing, cost analysis, and financial reporting. Additionally, there are a number of third-party applications available that can be used to integrate with IS-H SAP for Healthcare and provide additional functionality.