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Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRG)
It is a system to classify hospital cases. The classification of case studies is mainly based on hospital discharge principal diagnosis and surgical procedures and treatments performed during hospitalization that are classified in groups based on resources needed. These classes are the DRG system, which is the basis of the new system of financing care institutions, based on specific tariffs associated with each DRG.

Related terms
International Classification of Diseases (ICD)
Major Diagnostic Categories (MDC)
Hospital Discharge Record

 
 

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