DRG

American  

abbreviation

1. Diagnostic Related Grouping: a system implemented by the U.S. government for determining how much Medicare should reimburse hospitals for medical care.

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Etymology

Origin of DRG

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

DRG Group, which owns Glasgow's Barolo restaurant, said it was "surprised" by the response to the advert - which shows the Renaissance sculpture eating a slice of pizza.

From BBC • May 17, 2023

Among the most admired of her 21 albums were the songbook albums she recorded for DRG Records.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2015

Summersett said the decline in “average-length-of-stay” is a positive sign for the hospital, because Medicare pays hospitals for care based on a set payment called a “diagnosis related group” or DRG.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2014

Figure 13.20 If you zoom in on the DRG, you can see smaller satellite glial cells surrounding the large cell bodies of the sensory neurons.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

DRG, which launched the revamped Catchphrase format at the Mipcom international programming market in Cannes this week, said that it is close to confirming deals in several other countries.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2012