MS-DRG
MS-DRG 208: Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support <=96 Hours
Shorter ventilator support
DRG
208
MDC
MDC 04: Respiratory System
Severity
—
Relative weight
2.6234
Avg LOS
5.5 days
Typical indications
- Acute resp failure ventilated
Common denial patterns
- MV hours
Appeal angles
Document accurate vent hours.
Context: how MS-DRGs work
MS-DRGs bundle hospital inpatient payment into a single amount per admission. Each DRG has a relative weight that multiplies the hospital's base rate to determine payment. 208 has relative weight 2.6234. Major Complication or Comorbidity (MCC) and Complication or Comorbidity (CC) secondary diagnoses can move a case to a higher-paying DRG within the same family.
Frequently asked questions
What is MS-DRG 208?
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support <=96 Hours. Shorter ventilator support.
What are typical indications?
Acute resp failure ventilated.
Why are claims under this DRG denied?
MV hours.
How do I appeal?
Document accurate vent hours.
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