DRG = diagnosis related group
See page 93, CPL11 of the 835.

My understanding of DRGs is that they are a method used to group like-claims for 
administrative (payment) purposes - something of a cost-control method: e.g., all 
normal appendectomies get paid the same.  DRGs can incorporate all sorts of groups of 
diagnoses and treatments and (at least theoretically) be used to pay like-claims in a 
comparable manner.

Other definitions?

Jan Root

Asis Basu wrote:

> DRG is not a name of a segment.  Iknow I am non-contextual in the matter.  I need 
>the help on the acronym and perhaps the semantics.
> Thanks,
>
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> I agree with Jan.  As a provider I would need to know the DRG we were paid
> on especially if it doesn't match what we submitted on the initial claim.
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>                     Jan Root
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> I think we are a victim of our vocubulary (yet again!).
>
> This is not 'bundling' in the sense of pages 25 - 27.  DRG 'bundling' is
> 'what DRG do I get out of my DRG bundling software?'  Many providers and
> payers own DRG bundling software (yes, providers are often required to
> submit a DRG on a claim).  It is used to determine the appropriate DRG for
> a given set of services.
>
> This is a 'which DRG do I put in the 835?" question.  The DRG submitted by
> the provider or the DRG used by the payer to pay the claim?  I think the
> answer is the DRG used to pay the claim.  That way the provider can compare
> their DRG with the payer's DRG.  If there is a disagreement about the DRG
> (and hence the payment), then that can be easily identified and resolved.
>
> Other thoughts?
>
> j
>
> Jonathan Fox wrote:
>
> > I would think the explanation of bundling and unbundling on pg 25 - 27 of
> the 835 Implementation Guide should help, regardless of whether or not the
> claim was institutional or professional or dental.
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> > >>> "Tucci-Kaufhold, Ruth A." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 01/14/02
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> > Does anyone have an answer for this question?
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> > Another one.
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> > > Mark
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> > The note on the CLP11 says, "This data element is specific to
> institutional
> > claims and adjudication considers the DRG."
> >
> > My question is, if a payer changes the DRG during the course of
> adjudicating
> >
> > the claim, which DRG should be returned in the 835:  the one submitted in
> > the 837I (in the 2300: HI*DR), or the one that was derived by the payer?
> >
> > The IG does not seem to specify.  Is there a common practice?
> >
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