MS-DRG v36 (FY 2019) Definitions Manual MDC 01 • Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS PDX

DRG Assignment Logic for Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS PDX

Patients who qualify for Craniotomy with Major Device Implant or Acute Complex CNS PDX 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.

CRANIOTOMY OPERATING ROOM PROCEDURES

MAJOR DEVICE IMPLANT

CHEMOTHERAPY IMPLANT NON-OPERATING ROOM PROCEDURES

ACUTE COMPLEX CNS PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS

EPILEPSY PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS

NEUROSTIMULATOR

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