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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.


Etymology

Origin of DRG

First recorded in 1975–80

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DRG said its wanted to use classic Italian art to showcase the restaurant's food, with the Mona Lisa also discussed as a possible candidate.

From BBC • May 17, 2023

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

The DRG is involved in maintaining a constant breathing rhythm by stimulating the diaphragm and intercostal muscles to contract, resulting in inspiration.

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