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What are DRGs

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Post  Admin Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:44 am

DRG system is used for inpatient coding. DRG stands for diagnostic related groups. each inpatient case is assigned a single DRG out of 750+ DRGs. Payment is based on the assigned DRG's relative weight multiplied by the base rate for the hospital.



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Post  Jacobgabriel Sat Oct 05, 2013 4:20 am

DRG are based on the primary diagnosis report when the patient steps in to the hospital.

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