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Which MS DRG Goes In for Cardiac Pacemaker Revision?

Published on Fri Apr 10, 2015

Question: A 55-year-old male undergoes Cardiac pacemaker revision only. His reports do not reveal the presence of any comorbidities as such. What DRG shall be suitable for the patient? Mississippi Subscriber Answer: The patient underwent cardiac pacemaker revision only, without any replacement whatsoever. Moreover, reports suggest that he does not have any minor or major complications or co morbidities. Assuming so, the [...]
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