Enhanced MS-DRG Definitions Manual

MS-DRG v37 (FY 2020) Definitions Manual • MDC 08 • Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses

DRG Assignment Logic for Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses

Patients who qualify for Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses will be grouped into a DRG according to the logic below.

MCC CC DRG Name Type
Yes n/a 564 OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE DIAGNOSES WITH MCC Medical
No Yes 565 OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE DIAGNOSES WITH CC Medical
No No 566 OTHER MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM AND CONNECTIVE TISSUE DIAGNOSES WITHOUT CC/MCC Medical

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.

PRINCIPAL DIAGNOSIS