MS-DRG v35 (FY 2018) Definitions Manual MDC 08 • Major Thumb or Joint Procedures

DRG Assignment Logic for Major Thumb or Joint Procedures

All patients who qualify for Major Thumb or Joint Procedures will be automatically grouped into DRG 506 - MAJOR THUMB OR JOINT PROCEDURES.

View the requirements to qualify for this subsection.

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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