Question: A morbidly obese patient is due for a major procedure involving the small and large bowel. Which DRG should she be assigned into?
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Answer: The case is of a major small and large bowel procedure in a morbidly obese patient. She has a CC 278.01 (Morbid obesity), which comes under the major diagnostic category MDC 06 (Diseases and disorders of the digestive system). She would be a suitable case for the MS-DRG 330 (Major small & large bowel procedures W CC).