DRG
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of DRG
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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He surrendered as a rebel last year and joined the DRG within weeks, taking part in counter-insurgency operations despite saying he "has not received any training yet".
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025
Coding systems begot new coding systems, because few hospitals wanted to be paid according to Medicare’s relatively low DRG standards.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2017
The DRG is determined by the number of expected days a patient would typically stay in the hospital and the intensity of care a patient would typically receive during that stay.
From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2014
When activity in the DRG ceases, it no longer stimulates the diaphragm and intercostals to contract, allowing them to relax, resulting in expiration.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
In 1990, Biber Holdings of Switzerland acquired DRG and the name of the company was changed to John Dickinson Stationery.
From The Guardian • Nov. 30, 2012
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