Format: CD
Stock #: 09-10025
ISBN : 978-1-60151-146-1

The DRG Expert has been a trusted and comprehensive reference to the DRG classification system for 25 years. Organized by Major Diagnostic Category (MDC), the convenient and innovative book layout follows the logical MS-DRG decision process. This is a must-have reference for those who need to accurately assign DRGs concurrently and retrospectively or verify DRG information.

• The DRG Expert has been a trusted and comprehensive reference to the DRG classification system for 25 years. Organized by Major Diagnostic Category (MDC), the convenient and innovative book layout follows the logical MS-DRG decision process. This is a must-have reference for those who need to accurately assign DRGs concurrently and retrospectively or verify DRG information.
• Medicare CMS Rate Structure. Updated to provide current relative weight, geometric mean length of stay (GMLOS) and arithmetic mean length of stay (AMLOS) 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.
• MDC Diagnosis List. Complete list of mutually exclusive diagnoses defining each MDC
• Transfer DRG Symbol. Indicates a DRG selected as a qualified discharge that may be paid at the per diem rate.
• Average National Payment. Listed for every DRG as a quick benchmark comparison.
• Special Reports. Stay abreast of regulatory changes posted on the website created exclusively for DRG Expert customers.
• ICD-9-CM Codes for Common Diagnoses and Procedures. Quickly identify the key diagnosis or procedure by ICD-9-CM code.
• Surgical Hierarchy Table. Quickly find the DRG hierarchy for multiple procedure cases to help you assign the code that reflects the greatest resource utilization.
• Alphabetic and Numeric Indexes. Search for DRGs by the numeric codes or by code titles for fast lookup
• Icons indicate to which CC subclass the DRG belongs based upon the presence or absence of CCs or Major CCs (MCCs) under the new system.
• Complete list of diagnoses considered CCs and MCCs.
• MS-DRG Structure. Every diagnosis and procedure code that defines each DRG is listed.
• Full Titles for Each MS-DRG. Selection of the correct DRG begins with knowing its accurate and complete description.
• Exclusive to the eBook: DRG Decision Trees and Abstracting Basics. DRG decision trees, abstracting basics, key data elements and compliance-related issues are included on the CD. Clearly understand the logical process for assigning a DRG within an MDC
• No searching through the book. Downloads directly to your desktop.
• Table of contents instantly links the user to any MDC or chapter.
• Within each MDC, individual DRGs are linked for fast access.
• PDF features allow the user to move back and forth between views quickly.
• Earn 6 Continuing Education Units from the American Academy of Professional Coders.