• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• ICD-9-CM codes for common diagnoses and procedures. Quickly identify the key diagnosis or procedure by ICD-9-CM code.
• Transfer DRG symbol. Indicates a DRG selected as a qualified discharge that may be paid at the per diem rate.
• Main term code search. Find codes quickly with our customized code descriptions that list main conditions or operative terms first.
• Average national payment. Listed for every DRG as a quick benchmark comparison.
• 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.