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A Comprehensive Guidebook to the DRG Classification System
The DRG Expert has been a trusted and comprehensive reference to the DRG classification system for more than 20 years. The nation’s DRG information experts bring you this annual book, organized by Major Diagnostic Category (MDC), for accurate assignment of DRGs and maintenance of the highest level of data quality. The convenient and innovative book layout follows the logical DRG decision process. This book is designed specifically for those who need a comprehensive resource to either accurately assign DRGs concurrently and retrospectively or verify DRG information.
Features and Benefits:
- New! Crosswalk from the old DRGs to the new MS-DRGs.
- New! Icon designates Major CCs (MCCs).
- Ingenix Edge — Medicare CMS Rate Structure. Updated to provide current relative weight, geometric length of stay and average length of stay for each DRG under the IPPS.
- Ingenix Edge — LTC-DRG Crosswalk and Current Rate Structure. Know what the RW and length-of-stay data are for each DRG under the LTCH prospective payment system.
- Ingenix Edge — DRG Decision Trees and Abstracting Basics. Visit the product website to access DRG decision trees, abstracting basics, elements and compliance-related issues. Clearly understand the logical process for assigning a DRG within an MDC.
- Exclusive — Transfer DRG Symbol. Indicates a DRG selected as a qualified discharge that may be paid at the per diem rate.
- Exclusive — Main Term Code Search. Find codes quickly with our customized code descriptions that list main conditions or operative terms first.
- Exclusive — Average National Payment. Listed for every DRG as a quick benchmark comparison.
- ICD-9-CM Codes for Common Diagnoses and Procedures. Quickly identify the key diagnosis or procedure by ICD-9-CM code.
- Surgical Hierarchy Table. Quickly find the DRG hierarchy for multiple procedure cases to help you assign the code that reflects the greatest resource utilization.
- Invalid DRG Conversion Table. Easily track the reassignment of codes to the new DRG.
- Indexes of ICD-9-CM. Numerically and alphabetically indexed diagnoses and procedures for fast lookup.
- Special Reports Are Posted on Our Website Concerning Important Developments. Immediately access valuable DRG information.
- Earn 1 Continuing Education Unit Per Scenario from the American Academy of Professional Coders.
