MS-DRG
MS-DRG 682: Renal Failure with MCC
AKI + MCC
DRG
682
MDC
MDC 11: Kidney/Urinary
Severity
with MCC
Relative weight
1.5142
Avg LOS
4.8 days
Typical indications
- AKI + sepsis
- AKI + cardiogenic shock
Common denial patterns
- MCC validation
Appeal angles
Document KDIGO stage, creatinine baseline + delta, MCC clinical linkage.
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. 682 has relative weight 1.5142. 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 682?
Renal Failure with MCC. AKI + MCC.
What are typical indications?
AKI + sepsis; AKI + cardiogenic shock.
Why are claims under this DRG denied?
MCC validation.
How do I appeal?
Document KDIGO stage, creatinine baseline + delta, MCC clinical linkage.
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