What Is Raps In Healthcare?

The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is the largest global organization of professionals involved with regulatory and quality for healthcare products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biologics, diagnostics, and digital health.

• Founded in 1976 as a neutral, nonprofit organization, RAPS supports and elevates the regulatory profession with education and training, professional standards, publications, research, networking, career development, and other valuable resources.
• RAPS is home to the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), the only post-academic professional credential to recognize regulatory excellence.

The society is headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., with chapters and affiliates worldwide. www.raps.org

What does rap mean in medical billing?

SHARE EDUCATION FEEDBACK The home health Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) was effective for RAPs with a “From” date on or after January 1, 2020, as described in the Calendar Year (CY) 2019 home health (HH) final rule ( CMS-1689-FC ). This changed the payment from 60-day episodes of care to 30-day periods of care. The following information includes details about the data elements needed when entering a RAP using the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS) Direct Data Entry (DDE). for information CY 2021 changes.

FAQs: 2021 RAP Updates MM11855 – Penalty for Delayed Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) Submission Request for Anticipated Payment (RAP) Changes in Calendar Year 2021 Fact Sheet When to Submit a RAP Untimely Submission of RAPs (Effective January 1, 2021)

Low Utilization Payment Adjustments (LUPA) Exception for an Untimely RAP Submission

Inpatient Stays Spanning the End of a 30-day Period Split Percentage Payment Canceled RAP Payment RAP Submission Data Elements

FISS DDE Claim Page 01 (Map 1711) FISS DDE Claim Page 02 (Map 1712) FISS DDE Claim Page 03 (Map 1713) FISS DDE Claim Page 04 (Map 1714) FISS DDE Claim Page 05 (Map 1715)

When to Submit a RAP RAPs are submitted at the beginning of each 30-day period. Home health agencies (HHAs) newly enrolled in Medicare on or after January 1, 2019, shall submit a no-pay RAP at the beginning of each 30-day period. Starting in CY 2021, all HHAs (newly-enrolled and existing) will be required to submit a RAP at the beginning of each 30-day period of care.

The appropriate physician’s or allowed practitioner’s written or verbal order that sets out the services required for the initial visit has been received and documented as required; and The initial visit within the 60-day certification period has been made and the individual is admitted to home health care.

Untimely Submission of RAPs (Effective January 1, 2021) Starting in CY 2021, a payment reduction will apply when the HHA does not submit the RAP within 5 calendar days from the start of care date (“admission date” and “from date” on the claim will match the start of care date) for the first 30-day period of care in a 60-day certification period, and within 5 calendar days of the “from date” for the second 30-day period of care in the 60-day certification period.

1. The payment reduction will be equal to a 1/30th reduction to the 30-day period payment amount for each day from the home health start of care date/admission date, or “from date” for subsequent 30-day periods, until the date the HHA submits the RAP.
2. Low Utilization Payment Adjustments (LUPA) An HHA may decide not to submit a RAP if they know in advance that the period of care will result in a no-RAP LUPA.

However, under PDGM, LUPA thresholds range between 2 and 6 visits; therefore, it is more challenging to predict when a period of care results in a LUPA. Effective January 1, 2021, if a RAP is submitted and is untimely, no LUPA per-visit payments would be made for visits that occurred on days that fall within the period of care prior to the submission of the RAP.

1. However, if a RAP is not submitted, and your claim is processed as a no-RAP LUPA claim, no penalty will apply.
2. The payment reduction cannot exceed the total payment of the claim.
3. Refer to the Home Health Low Utilization Payment Adjustment (LUPA) Threshold Calculator to determine the visit threshold for the HIPPS code.

Exception for an Untimely RAP Submission An HHA may request an exception if the RAP is filed more than 5 calendar days after the period of care. The four circumstances that may qualify for an exception are:

Fires, floods, earthquakes, or other unusual events that inflict extensive damage to the HHA’s ability to operate An event that produces a data filing problem due to a CMS or CGS system issue that is beyond the control of the HHA A newly Medicare-certified HHA that is notified of that certification after the Medicare certification date, or which is awaiting its user ID from CGS. Other circumstances determined by CMS or CGS to be beyond the control of the HHA.

Requests for an exception is submitted on the final claim by adding a KX modifier to the HIPPS Code reported on the revenue code 0023 line. For additional information, refer to the Submitting a Final Claim under the Home Health Patient-Driven Groupings Model web page.

Inpatient Stays Spanning the End of a 30-day Period Discharging the beneficiary is not required if they had an inpatient stay that spans the end of the first 30-day period of care in a certification period. Submit the RAP and claim for the period following the inpatient discharge as if the 30-day periods were contiguous – submit a From date of day 31, even though it falls during the inpatient stay and the first visit date that occurs after the hospital discharge.

Refer to MLN article MM11527 for additional information. Split Percentage Payment For RAPs with “From” dates on or after January 1, 2020 and before January 1, 2021, a split percentage payment is made for the initial and subsequent periods of care. The first payment in response to the RAP is 20 percent. for additional information. For RAPs with “From” dates on or after January 1, 2021, the up-front split-percentage payment for all 30-day periods of care will be lowered to zero for all HHAs (newly-enrolled and existing). Canceled RAP Payment The RAP payment, for RAPs with “From” dates prior to January 1, 2021, will be canceled automatically by Medicare if the final claim is not submitted 60 days after the calculated end date of the period of care (day 90) or 60 days after the paid date of the RAP (whichever is greater). for additional information. RAPs with “From” dates on or after January 1, 2021, will no longer canceled automatically. RAP Submission Data Elements

RAP Submission Data Elements FISS DDE Claim Page 01 (Map 1711)
DDE Field Name	UB-04 Form Locators (FL)	Description/Valid Values
MID	FL 60	Medicare ID – Enter the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) number as it appears on the beneficiary’s eligibility file. Refer to the Checking Beneficiary Eligibility Web page for details about the applications available to check eligibility.
TOB	FL 4	Type of Bill – A 4-digit field. Valid values: 0322 – RAP type of bill (TOB) 0328 – Void/Cancel RAP TOB
NPI	FL 56	National Provider Identifier – Enter your home health agency’s NPI number.
STMT DATES FROM and TO	FL 6	Statement Covers Period “From and To” – Enter the same date for both the “from” and “to” dates. (MMDDYY format) First RAP in an admission, the “from” and “to” date must be the date the first Medicare billable service occurred. Subsequent RAPs, the “from” and “to” date must be the first calendar day of the subsequent period of care.
LAST	FL 8	Beneficiary’s Last Name – Enter the beneficiary’s last name exactly as it appears on the beneficiary’s eligibility file.
FIRST	FL 8	Beneficiary’s First Name – Enter the beneficiary’s first name exactly as it appears on the beneficiary’s eligibility file.
DOB	FL 8	Date of Birth – Enter the beneficiary’s date of birth (MMDDCCYY format) exactly as it appears on the beneficiary’s eligibility file.
ADDR 1-6	FL 9	Address – Enter the beneficiary’s full mailing address, including street name, number, post office box number, city and state.
ZIP	FL 9	Zip Code – Enter the beneficiary’s zip code of the city and state where they reside.
SEX	FL 11	Sex – Enter the beneficiary’s gender using the applicable alpha characters. M – Male; F – Female
ADMIT DATE	FL 12	Admission Date – Enter the date the beneficiary was admitted to home health care. (MMDDYY format) First RAP in an admission; this date should match the statement covers “from” date. Subsequent RAPs in a period of continuous care; this date should remain constant, showing the actual date the beneficiary was admitted to home health care.
SRC	FL 15	Source of Admission – Now referred to as the Point of Origin. Valid values: 1 Non-health care facility point of origin 2 Clinic or Physician’s office 4 Transfer from hospital (different facility) 5 Transfer from skilled nursing facility (SNF) or intermediate care facility (ICF) 6 Transfer from another health care facility 8 Court/Law enforcement 9 Information not available The above codes represent those most frequently submitted on home health RAPs/claims. A complete listing of all codes is accessible from the National Uniform Billing Committee (NUBC) Official UB-04 Data Specifications Manual
STAT	FL 17	Patient Discharge Status – Enter the patient status code 30 (still a patient).
COND CODES (conditionally required)	FL 18-28	Condition Codes – Enter any NUBC approved code to describe conditions that apply to the RAP. If the RAP is for a period of care in which the patient has transferred from another home health agency, enter condition code 47 If canceling the RAP (TOB 0328), enter a condition code indicating the appropriate claim change reason. Enter your reason for cancellation in the “Remarks” field (FISS pg 4).
FAC. ZIP	FL 1	Facility Zip Code – Enter the 9-digit zip code of the provider or the subpart.
VALUE CODES	FL 39-41	Value Codes and Amounts Optional for “From” dates on or after January 1, 2021. See MM11855 for additional information. Required for “From” dates prior to January 1, 2021.61 – Enter 61 and the appropriate Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) code that corresponds with the location where the service is provided at the end of the period of care. Access the Home Health Payment Rates Web page for these calendar year codes. NOTE: Value code 61 is optional for RAPs with “From” dates on and after January 1, 2021.85 – Enter 85 and the associated Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) State and County Code in which the home health service was furnished. Refer to the CMS’ SSA to FIPS State and County Crosswalk information to access the FIPS State and County Code. NOTE: Value code 85 is optional for RAPs with “From” dates on and after January 1, 2021. Note: When entering a value code that represents a number rather than a monetary amount, enter the number followed by two zeros. For example, to indicate a CBSA code 99916, the number would be keyed as 9991600 or 99916.00.

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RAP Submission Data Elements FISS DDE Claim Page 02 (Map 1712) DDE Field Name UB-04 Form Locator (FL) Description/Valid Values REV FL 42 Revenue Code – Enter the revenue code 0023 to report the HIPPS code. No other revenue codes are required on a RAP. HCPC FL 44 Healthcare Common Procedure Coding – Enter the HIPPS code in this field (HHRG from the OASIS). The HIPPS entered may be any valid HIPPS code for billing; the actual HIPPS code for payment will be determined by the Medicare system. SERV DATE FL 45 Service Date – Enter the date of the first covered service provided. For subsequent periods of care, report the date of the first visit, regardless of whether the visit is a covered or noncovered visit. If the plan of care dictates multiple 30-day periods of care will be required to effectively treat the beneficiary, you may submit RAPs for both the first and second 30-day periods of care, for a 60-day certification or recertification, at the same time. For subsequent RAPs, with “From” dates on and after January 1, 2021, submit the first day of the period of care as the Service Date on the 0023 revenue code line. When No Visits are Expected: In cases when no visits are expected during a 30-day period of care, submit a RAP for all 30-day periods with the first day of the period of care as the service date on the 0023 line. This will ensure the HHA is shown on the Common Working File (CWF) as the primary HHA for the beneficiary and will ensure that HH consolidated billing is enforced. (Reference: MM11527 ).

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RAP Submission Data Elements FISS DDE Claim Page 03 (Map 1713) DDE Field Name UB-04 Form Locator (FL) Description/Valid Values CD N/A Primary Payer Code – Enter “Z” for Medicare NOTE: RAPs should always be submitted as Medicare primary regardless of any Medicare Secondary Payer situation. PAYER FL 50 Payer – When “Z” is entered in the CD field, FISS will automatically insert the payer name “Medicare” in this field. RI FL 52 Release of Information – Enter the appropriate valid value: Y – Provider has on file a signed statement permitting the provider to release data to other organizations R – The release is limited or restricted N – No release on file DIAG CODES FL 67A-Q Diagnosis Codes – Enter the appropriate ICD code for the principle diagnosis code and any other diagnosis codes for conditions that coexisted when the plan of care was established. For RAPs with “FROM” dates on or after January 1, 2021 enter any valid diagnosis code to facilitate timely submission. ATT PHYS NPI, L, F, M FL 69 Attending Physician – Enter the NPI and name (last, first name required, middle initial optional) of the attending physician that established the plan of care with verbal orders.

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RAP Submission Data Elements FISS DDE Claim Page 04 (Map 1714) DDE Field Name UB-04 Form Locator (FL) Description/Valid Values REMARKS FL 80 Enter a remark when canceling the RAP (0328 TOB) to indicate the reason for the cancellation.

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RAP Submission Data Elements FISS DDE Claim Page 05 (Map 1715) DDE Field Name UB-04 Form Locator (FL) Description/Valid Values INSURED NAME FL 58 Insured Name – Enter the patient’s name as shown on the Medicare card. CERT/SSN/MID FL 60 Medicare ID – Enter the Medicare Number as it appears on the Medicare card if it does not automatically populate. TREAT. AUTH. CODE FL 63 Treatment Authorization Code – Not required under PDGM.

Updated 05.14.21

What is raps in CMS?

Resident Assessment Protocols (RAPS) | CMS.

What does RAPS stand for risk adjustment?

Risk Adjustment Processing System (RAPS) and Encounter Data System (EDS) Submission – UPDATE.

What is the difference between CMS EDPS and raps?

RAPS vs EDPS: Explaining the Differences and Implications What is Changing? Currently, the calculation for setting capitation rates used for Medicare Advantage is based on cost (claims) data collected from fee-for-service providers. That is about to change.

• CMS will soon be setting the rates on the fee-for-service equivalent pricing using “encounter data” submitted by,
• While CMS has been collecting Medicare Advantage encounters for the past 2 years, as of this time, no official date has been announced to begin calibrating rates using Medicare Advantage data.

What is the Difference Between RAPS and EDPS? Edits:

RAPS data is edited for: enrollment, duplicates, and validity of diagnosis codes. EDPS data is edited for: enrollment, duplicates, diagnosis codes, CPT codes as well as coverage and clinical consistencies. EDPS data must also pass CCI edits like those used with FFS claims.

Data Requirements :

RAPS require HICN, DOB (optional), diagnosis codes, date of service and provider type EDPS requirements are more comprehensive and complicated. All data elements from the ANSI 837 v5010 claim format are required.

Tips for Health Plans from CMS: The March 2014 Encounter Data Newsletter included the following tips:

Regularly Reconcile Reports – Reconcile MAO-002 Encounter Data Processing Status Report often. Join the ListServ – Stay up to date on the latest encounter data news by subscribing to updates from the CSSC Operations website and the Technical Assistance Registration Service Center (TARSC) website. Continue to Submit RAPS in 2014 – RAPS will continue to run parallel to the EDPS in 2014.

Tips for Providers:

Establish a protocol of checks and balances in documentation to ensure that all services are documented correctly. Be sure you have an in-depth knowledge of FFS billing protocols and the importance of complete diagnosis as well as CPT coding and documentation. Activate software functionality that allows billers to generate reports on claims rejections on a timely and regular basis. Be sure to track any rejections by reason codes so ongoing problems can be corrected and re-submitted quickly, to recoup dollars that may otherwise be lost. Audit a sampling of charts quarterly to determine if the documentation protocols for correct coding are being applied appropriately.

: RAPS vs EDPS: Explaining the Differences and Implications

What is a rap assessment?

RAP stands for ‘ risk assessment program ‘ but is also called ‘risk and health assessment program.’ Aside from evaluating potential risks, the program also aims to ensure the client’s environment is healthy. The overarching goal of RAP is to protect the client from the cost of potential dangers.

What are raps in audit?

Reporting and Planning System (RAPS) FAQs.

What is the difference between encounter data and raps?

Encounter data are reported by plans at least monthly, while RAPS data are reported at least quarterly.

What is the full form of rap in research?

RAP Sessions on Atlas – Select RAP sessions are available as Atlas courses.

RAP: Subawards Pre-Award Process – April 27, 2023 The RAS Subawards Team manages the negotiation and processing of subawards to other research organizations under MIT’s sponsored research agreements. During this session, the Subawards Team provides essential guidance for the pre-awad stage including:

determining if the planned subaward is a subawardee, vendor or independent contractor flow down of applicable terms and conditions from prime award requesting new subaward organizations for KC subaward organization risk level and risk management subaward budget costs and F&A PI responsibility, certification, and more!

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Compliance and Export Controls – March 22, 2023 The Export Control Compliance Team is an integral part of MIT’s Research Compliance, providing informative resources, tools, and expertise in protecting MIT’s Open Research policy and the free exchange of information among scholars while complying with U.S. export control law. To ensure that we are in compliance with Federal regulations, it is essential for Research Administrators to be familiar with best practices for research activities and how the Export Control Compliance Team can assist with activities or transactions that may be impacted by export control laws and regulations. or,

Types of Agreement – February 15, 2023 Please join us to learn more about the characteristics of federal contracts, grants and cooperative agreements, and specific areas of concern during negotiation. It is beneficial for Research Administrators to understand the purpose and deliverables for different agreement types and troublesome terms that will need to be negotiated out if funded. This RAP session explores the following topics

Purpose, Deliverables, and Sponsor Involvement for different Agreement Types Grants and Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) terms Cooperative Agreements and sponsor specific terms Grant Agreements from Charitable Foundations and Non-Profits Federal Contracts and Federal Contracting Clauses – “the FAR”

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Sponsor Requirements Certification and COI (Part 2) – February 7, 2023

Note: Sponsor Reqs. Certification and COI learning covers financial Conflict of Interest topics spanning the life cycle of a sponsored program and is offered via two RAP sessions. Please also register for part 1: (you will receive credit for two courses). The Kuali Coeus (KC) COI sponsor hierarchy determines financial Conflict of Interest disclosure requirements applied to Investigators and Key Personnel during the life cycle of a sponsored program. Learn more about COI requirements and processes during the lifecycle of a sponsored projects, who plays a role, and how to address specific scenarios at pre- and post-award. or

Sponsor Requirements Certification and COI (Part 1) – January 31, 2023 Note: Sponsor Reqs. Certification and COI learning covers financial Conflict of Interest topics spanning the life cycle of a sponsored program and is offered via two RAP sessions. Please also register for part 2: (you will receive credit for two courses). MIT’s financial Conflict of Interest policy helps ensure that MIT researchers and the Institute are in compliance with federal regulations and sponsor requirements. The Kuali Coeus (KC) COI sponsor hierarchy determines financial Conflict of Interest disclosure requirements applied to Investigators and Key Personnel during the life cycle of a sponsored program. Learn more about COI requirements and processes during the lifecycle of a sponsored project and who plays a role. or

NSF Research.Gov Demo and Tips – December 8, 2022 NSF has set a target date of December 31, 2022 for transitioning from Fastlane to Research.gov. Some solicitations already require submission through Research.Gov (information can be found in specific solicitation). Please join us to learn more about NSF resources, RAS guidance, and DLC Research Administrator experience using Research.gov. or

NIH Proposal Resources and Updates – November 29, 2022 We welcome all research administrators to join us for the Research Administration Practices (RAP) session on “NIH Proposal Resources and Updates”. Come meet with your peers and colleagues in research administration as we discuss available resources and new updates coming from the Agency.

Is It Allowable? – October 21, 2022 When purchasing products and services for a sponsored project, that is—a project that is being paid for by an award from the government, a private company, or a charitable foundation—then you need to ensure that the expense is allowable before making the purchase.

NSF Proposal Resources and Updates – October 12, 2022 The RAS Liaisons for NSF offer important information on recent or planned changes to the Foundation’s Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), including proposal submission methods, forms, and required disclosures. Resources from NSF and RAS are provided as well as best practices and tips. or

Vacation Accrual – September 28, 2022 Vacation is an employee benefit for eligible employees at MIT. Whether you are creating a budget for proposal submission or managing and tracking post-award expenses, it is essential to understand the vacation cycle process and relevant policy. or

SAP Navigation and Sponsored Programs – June 16, 2022 Monitoring expenses during the lifecycle of a sponsored program is critical for successful management and closeout of an award. SAP is the Institute’s system of record for expenditures. or,

Workspace Proposal Demo – April 27, 2022 Workspace is the Grants.gov’s online environment for proposal creation and submission to federal agencies. This session explores several scenarios and best practices for using Workspace. Resources developed by MIT to assist the community in creating Workspace proposals are also reviewed. or,

Reading a Solicitation – November 16, 2021 Your DLC faculty member plans to submit a proposal! Begin by closely reading the solicitation along with the sponsor’s proposal guidance and RAS sponsor checklists. Careful attention to detail will eliminate or reduce revisions prior to submission. or,

Understanding the Notice of Award (NOA) – October 13, 2021 A Notice of Award (NoA) is a formal notification from a sponsor indicating that a proposal submitted by MIT/RAS has been funded. For successful management of a sponsored program, it is essential for Research Administrators to review the approved funding and the terms and conditions of the award. or,

Communicating With Your PI – March 24, 2021 The PI is ultimately responsible for all aspects of sponsored research, including proposal submission, compliance with Institute and federal policies, monitoring spending and subrecipients, and technical and progress reporting. Research Administrators support PIs in successfully meeting sponsored project requirements and effective communication is essential. This RAP session offered on March 24, 2021 covers tips and tricks for how to effectively communicate information in the research administration environment:

Best communication method Tailoring emails for the right audience Communicating potential issues or challenges with proposals and/or awards Scheduling and conducting Zoom meetings as needed to get the best results.

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Financial Closeout of Sponsored Projects – June 24, 2020 Understanding the requirements and processes involved in closing a sponsored project account can be very beneficial in effective management during the lifetime of an award, not just during the 90 days after the end of the award. This RAP session, recorded in June 2020, explores the roles and responsibilities of the PI and DLC Research Administrator, Research Administration Services, and Sponsored Accounting in the financial closeout process. Topics include:

Agreement Terms, Prior Approvals, and Carry Forward restrictions No-cost extensions or additional funded extensions Subaward closeout timeline WBS Closeout Notifications Financial Audit & Reconciliation

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NIH Updates: Biosketch and Other Support (Part 2) – March 31, 2022 NIH Updates: Biosketch and Other Support (Part 1) – January 19, 2022 Workspace and Grants.gov – September 14, 2021 SciENcv Document Creation and Management – May 21, 2021 Foundations and Non Profit Sponsors – April 27, 2021 Cost Sharing: Post-Award Management – February 10, 2021 DOE Sponsored Programs – October 14, 2020 Capital & Fabricated Equipment at Award — April 15, 2020

: Research Administration Practices (RAP)

What is RAF and HCC?

What is hierarchical condition category (HCC) coding? – Hierarchical condition category (HCC) coding is a risk-adjustment model originally designed to estimate future health care costs for patients. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) HCC model was initiated in 2004 and is becoming increasingly prevalent as the environment shifts to value-based payment models.

HCC coding relies on ICD-10-CM coding to assign risk scores to patients. Each HCC is mapped to an ICD-10-CM code. Along with demographic factors such as age and gender, insurance companies use HCC coding to assign patients a risk adjustment factor (RAF) score. Using algorithms, insurance companies can use a patient’s RAF score to predict costs.

For example, a patient with few serious health conditions could be expected to have average medical costs for a given time. However, a patient with multiple chronic conditions would be expected to have higher health care utilization and costs.

What is RAP in Risk Assessment?

Risk Assessment Platform provides the capability to quickly, easily and reliably assess risk at your fingertips – so that you can confidently grow your business by targeting good-quality accounts while managing your overall risk exposure.

What does rap stand for in automation?

Reproducible analytical pipelines (RAP) are automated statistical and analytical processes that apply to data analysis.

What is risk adjustment coding?

Risk Adjustment Coding is an end-to-end risk adjustment and clinical coding solution for payers that need accurate supporting data from member medical records to help drive improved risk scores.

What is raps file used for?

The RAPS Return File is a flat file format that includes all the records and diagnosis clusters submitted by the MAO or other entity. Any errors identified during the RAPS process will appear next to the field in which the error was found.

What does raps stand for in coding?

RAPS Risk Adjustment Processing System (RAPS) processes risk adjustment data.

What are the 3 elements of rap?

Rapping Musical delivery involving rhythmic speech “Rap” and “Rapper” redirect here. For other uses, see, This article is about rapping as a technique or activity. For more information on the music genre, see, rapping at, San Francisco, June 3, 2010 King Kapisi (Bill Urale) performing “Raise Up”. Rapping (also rhyming, flowing, spitting, emceeing or MCing ) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates “rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular”. It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The components of rap include “content” (what is being said e.g.), “flow” (, ), and “delivery” (, tone). Rap differs from in that it is usually performed off-time to musical accompaniment. Rap is a primary ingredient of commonly associated with that genre; however, the origins of rap predate by many years. Precursors to modern rap include the West African tradition, certain vocal styles of,, an African-American insult game called, and 1960s African-American poetry. The use of rap in popular music originated in, in the 1970s, alongside the and, Rapping developed from the role of at parties within the scene, who would encourage and entertain guests between DJ sets, which evolved into longer performances. Rap is usually delivered over a, typically provided by a,, or when performing live. Much less commonly a rapper can decide to perform, meaning without accompaniment of any sort, beat(s) included. When a rap or artist is creating a song, “track”, or record, done primarily in a production studio, most frequently a provides the beat(s) for the MC to over. Stylistically, rap occupies a gray area between speech, prose, poetry, and, The word, which predates the musical form, originally meant “to lightly strike”, and is now used to describe quick speech or repartee. The word had been used in since the 16th century. It was part of the in the 1960s meaning “to converse”, and very soon after that came to denote the musical style. The word “rap” is so closely associated with hip-hop music that many writers use the terms interchangeably.

What are the five elements of rap?

The Five Elements of Hip-Hop: emceeing, deejaying, breakin’, graff and beatboxing.

What are the three components of rap?

Step 2: Add hooks and verses – Nearly every rap song consists of three basic parts: intros, hooks (choruses) and verses. Occasionally, you’ll see some other elements, but usually rappers stick to these three. Most songs begin with some instrumental bars, which are typically followed by a verse, although some do start with a hook.

Very few songs begin with rapping. Usually the beat plays for 4 or 8 bars before the rapper comes in. After the intro, most songs contain two to four verses of 16 to 32 bars each. The verse is the largest section of a song and usually contains the bulk of the information. When instructing your students, have them sketch out the song by dividing the academic content into verses that make sense.

Verses are often of equal length, such as 16 bars each. However, they can also have different lengths. After the first verse comes the hook, which is the most memorable (and often most important) part of many hip-hop songs. There are basically two types of hooks: rapped or sung.

Many hooks incorporate both of these techniques. All kinds of rappers write the rapped hooks, while pop-type rappers favor the sung hooks. As your students are writing their hooks, know that they have these options. It’s important to have the hook accomplish two things. First, it must be fun to listen to, because it’s the part that listeners are going to hear the most.

This, I’m sure, is what The Sugarhill Gang was thinking about with this hook on “Rapper’s Delight”: I said a hip-hop, the hippie the hippie, To the hip hip-hop, uh you don’t stop the rockin’, To the bang bang, say up jumped the boogie, To rhythm of the boogie the beat.

• That hook doesn’t make any sense, but it is fun and oddly catchy.
• The second thing most hooks should do is advance the main idea of the song.
• Often, the best hooks do this without being obvious.
• Take this example from Jay-Z on a track where he basically just brags: Can’t touch the untouchable, break the unbreakable Shake the unshakeable (it’s Hovi baby) Can’t see the unseeable, reach the unreachable, Do the impossible (it’s Hovi baby) He doesn’t use the hook to come out and just say, “I am awesome,” but that is the message.

Since your students are writing an academic song, they’ll want to think of a hook that can complement the subject. Students should always come back to the hook once they’ve written the whole song to see if they can improve it. Hooks are extremely important.

What is the difference between encounter data and raps?

Encounter data are reported by plans at least monthly, while RAPS data are reported at least quarterly.

What does rap stand for in automation?

Reproducible analytical pipelines (RAP) are automated statistical and analytical processes that apply to data analysis.

What is rap in pharmacy?

Faculty Advisor – : Recruitment Ambassadors Program (RAP) – FAO UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy