What is the difference between DRGs, AP-DRGs, and APR-DRGs?
DRGs measures case mix for inpatient admissions. One question is how to define a more severe case. Six dimensions along which case mix could be measured include: Severity of Illness. Extent of physiologic decompensation or organ system loss of function. Risk of Mortality. Likelihood of dying. Prognosis. Probable outcome of an illness including the likelihood…