MS-DRG
MS-DRG 983: Extensive O.R. Procedure Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC
Major OR unrelated, no comorbid
DRG
983
MDC
MDC 24: Other
Severity
without CC/MCC
Relative weight
2.4534
Avg LOS
3.4 days
Typical indications
- Elective during admission
Common denial patterns
- OR linkage
Appeal angles
Document.
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. 983 has relative weight 2.4534. 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 983?
Extensive O.R. Procedure Unrelated to Principal Diagnosis without CC/MCC. Major OR unrelated, no comorbid.
What are typical indications?
Elective during admission.
Why are claims under this DRG denied?
OR linkage.
How do I appeal?
Document.
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