MS-DRG v34 (FY 2017) Definitions Manual MDC 08 • Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures

DRG Assignment Logic for Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures

Patients who qualify for Shoulder, Elbow or Forearm Procedures, Except Major Joint Procedures will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below.

Detailed Rules

The tables below list the codes required to qualify for this subsection according to the logic listed above. By matching the codes on a patient's account to those listed below, you can work out how a patient will be grouped by the MS-DRG grouper. However, sometimes this can be difficult to work out by hand. If you are looking for automated DRG grouping software that can be integrated into your workflow, please let us know.

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