Code representing the Diagnosis Related Group (DRG) that is applicable for the inpatient services being rendered.
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Note that the DRG_CD is not always a CMS DRG. Refer to the DRG Code System/Nomenclature variable (called DRG_CD_SYS). There is also a DRG code description (variable called DRG_DESC) that may be helpful.
Note that the DRG_CD is not always a CMS DRG. Refer to the DRG Code System/Nomenclature variable (called DRG_CD_SYS). There is also a DRG code description (variable called DRG_DESC) that may be helpful.
More information regarding CMS DRGs (currently referred to as MS-DRGs) can be found on the CMS website: https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Medicare-Fee-for-ServicePayment/AcuteInpatientPPS/MS-DRG-Classifications-and-Software.html
SOURCE: T-MSIS Analytic File (TAF) Claims