With the implementation of ICD-10 codes in October 2015,the 2019 DRG Desk Reference (ICD-10-CM) gives access to crucial information to improve MS-DRG assignment practices,guidance on how to accurately assign DRGs under the MS-DRG system,and focuses on the Optimizing section of the DRG Desk Reference based on ICD-10 codes.
The DRG Desk Reference (ICD-10-CM) is designed to work hand-in-hand with DRG Expert and the Guide to Clinical Validation,Documentation and Coding,which is the clinical section from the DRG Desk Reference based on ICD-9 codes. This product is needed to answer all your DRG questions for all inpatient stays starting after October 1,2018,as those claims will use the MS-DRG methodology based on ICD-10-CM.
