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Diagnosis Related Groups

The Division of Medical Assistance uses Diagnosis Related Groups (DRGs) to reimburse hospitals for services to Medicaid recipients. DRGs are a system of classifying inpatient hospital services based on a person's medical diagnosis, any secondary diagnoses, surgical procedures, age, sex and presence of any complications.

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FY 2003 schedule

FY 2003 schedule - Excel format

January 2008 Changes

 DRG Relative Weights and Outlier Thresholds