MS-DRG
MS-DRG 872: Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours without MCC
Sepsis without MCC. HIGH VOLUME
DRG
872
MDC
MDC 18: Infectious
Severity
without MCC
Relative weight
1.0734
Avg LOS
4.0 days
Typical indications
- Sepsis with simpler course
Common denial patterns
- Sepsis criteria validation
Appeal angles
Document Sepsis-3 criteria.
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. 872 has relative weight 1.0734. 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 872?
Septicemia or Severe Sepsis without MV >96 Hours without MCC. Sepsis without MCC. HIGH VOLUME.
What are typical indications?
Sepsis with simpler course.
Why are claims under this DRG denied?
Sepsis criteria validation.
How do I appeal?
Document Sepsis-3 criteria.
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