The use of a POA indicator is required for all acute-care facilities that are reimbursed under MS-DRGs.

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The use of a POA (Present on Admission) indicator is required for all acute-care facilities that are reimbursed under MS-DRGs (Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups) to indicate whether a condition was present at the time of admission or developed during the hospitalization. This helps to determine payment and prevent payment for hospital-acquired conditions.

The Use of a POA Indicator Is Required for All