AutoICD API

38999-9

Clinical

Hospital discharge DRG [Interpretation]

Definition

Carries the discharge DRG code defined by CMS for setting Medicare's payment for a hospitalization.

LOINC 6-Axis Classification

Component

Hospital discharge DRG

Property

Imp

Time Aspect

Pt

System

^Patient

Scale Type

Nom

Method Type

N/A

Details

Class

H&P.HX

Order/Observation

Observation

Short Name

Hospital Discharge DRG Imp

Related Names

Diagnosis Related GroupsDiagnostic Related GroupsDischH+PH+P.HXHospImpressionImpression/interpretation of studyImpressionsInterpInterpretationNominalP primePoint in timeRandom

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LOINC code 38999-9?

LOINC code 38999-9 identifies "Hospital discharge DRG [Interpretation]". Carries the discharge DRG code defined by CMS for setting Medicare's payment for a hospitalization.

What does 38999-9 measure?

This code measures Hospital discharge DRG in ^Patient. It belongs to the H&P.HX class in the LOINC classification.

What is LOINC?

LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.