Adding a DRG Code
To add a DRG code:
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From the Reference tab menu, under DRG Codes, click the DRG List Code hyperlink.
The system shows the DRG Codes List page.
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Select Add.
The system displays the DRG Code dialog. All fields are required except as noted.
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Enter the new DRG code in the DRG Code field.
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Enter the name in the DRG Name field.
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Select the DRG type as medical or surgical from the DRG Type drop-down.
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Enter the MDC number in the MDC Number field.
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Enter a short description of the DRG code in the Short Description text box.
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Enter a fuller description in the Long Description text box.
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Enter a description of the MDC in the MDC Description text box.
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Enter or select the start date in the Start Date field.
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Enter or select the end date in the End Date field (optional).
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Select OK.
The system exits to the DRG Codes List page where the new DRG code is now displayed with the status of “In Review.”
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To view the added code attribute from the DRG Codes List page, select Status from the Filter By drop-down, type “In Review” in the adjacent search field, and click Go.
The system displays the list of DRG codes that are in “In Review” status including the code you just added.
Related Topics
Viewing and Modifying DRG Codes
Approving or Rejecting a DRG Code
Viewing and Modifying Associate Taxonomy Codes
Approving or Rejecting an Associated Taxonomy Code