{"product_id":"2022-drg-expert-2-volume-set-9781622547470","title":"2022 DRG Expert, 2 Volume Set","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2022 DRG Expert, 2 Volume Set\u003c\/strong\u003e by Optum360. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9781622547470.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DRG Expert has been a trusted and comprehensive reference to the DRG classification system for more than 25 years. Organized by major diagnostic category (MDC), the convenient and innovative book layout follows the logical MS-DRG decision process. This is a must-have reference for those who need to verify DRG information and accurately assign MS-DRGs concurrently or retrospectively based on ICD-10-CM methodology, which goes into effect October 1, 2021.\nKey Features and Benefits:\nOptum360 Edge - Visual indicators notify you of special alerts. Easily identify CC and MCC restrictions, special payment status, transfer DRG status, surgical\/medical partitioning, and other requirements.\nOptum360 Edge - Medicare CMS rate structure. Updated to provide current relative weight (RW), geometric mean length-of-stay (GMLOS), and arithmetic mean length-of-stay (AMLOS) for each MS-DRG under IPPS.\nOptum360 Edge - MS-DRG structure. Every diagnosis and procedure code that defines each DRG is listed.\nOptum360 Edge- LTC-DRG crosswalk and current rate structure. Know what the RW and length-of-stay data are for each MS-DRG under the LTCH prospective payment system.\nOptum360 Edge ― MDC diagnosis list. Complete list of mutually exclusive diagnoses defining each MDC.\nOptum360 Edge ― Transfer DRG symbol. Indicates a DRG selected as a qualified discharge that may be paid at the per diem rate.\nOptum360 Edge ― Average national payment. Listed for every MS-DRG as a quick benchmark comparison.\nEasily locate the correct DRG. Use the numeric or alphabetic index to quickly identify a DRG based on its diagnosis or procedure code.\nSurgical hierarchy table. Quickly find the DRG hierarchy for multiple procedure cases to help you assign the code that reflects the greatest resource utilization.\nAlphabetic and numeric indexes. Search for DRGs by the numeric codes or by code titles for fast look-up.\nIcons indicate which CC subclass the DRG belongs to based on the presence or absence of CCs or major CCs (MCCs).\nComplete list of diagnoses considered CCs and MCCs.\nList of those principal diagnoses that are their own CC and their own MCC.\nFull titles for each MS-DRG. Selection of the correct DRG begins with knowing its accurate and complete description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Optum360º","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44948864106549,"sku":"ByrdShop_1622547470","price":317.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781622547470_f5d86860-6cae-4123-8059-0f08234f6ea9.jpg?v=1778625668","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/2022-drg-expert-2-volume-set-9781622547470","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}