You are reviewing the number of MS-DRGs submitted over the past year. The MS-DRG that jumped out was MS-DRG 305, which is hypertension without a MCC. There were 53 submissions of this MS-DRG. After reviewing all 53 cases in MS-DRG 305, you determine that 46 of them have the same error. Correcting the errors results in reassignment of those cases to a different MS-DRG. Compare the relative weights of the two MS-DRGs (below). Calculate the impact this has on reimbursement if the hospital base rate is $7862. Version 37.0
DRG 684
Medicare Weight 0.6153
Total $2583.19
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DRG 305
Medicare Weight 0.7315
Total $3057.00