The Charge Description Master (CDM) has been a component of the healthcare facility revenue cycle for many years. However, the role of the CDM has changed drastically in the past ten years with the implementation of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS). Maintaining and managing the CDM has become a full-time position at most facilities, often with a staff or team dedicated to producing complete...