The DRG is a classification system that groups patients according to diagnosis, type of treatment, age, and other relevant criteria. According to the CMS website, hospitals are paid a set fee for treating patients in a single DRG category, regardless of the actual cost of care for the individual. The DRG is documented for a patient within Epic.

Resources

The following resources provide information on DRG functionality.

• Documenting Diagnosis-Related Groups - (Handout) Assigning a working DRG allows DRG nurses to monitor patient length of inpatient stay based upon a primary diagnosis or complication.

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