DRG Grouper 35 Coming October 1 2017

On October 1, 2017, NCTracks will implement the Diagnosis-Related Group (DRG) Grouper 35, along with the associated rates for inpatient institutional claims with dates of discharge between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2018.

A copy of the DRG Grouper Version 35 weights and thresholds in Excel format will be posted on October 1, 2017, to the N.C. Division of Medical Assistance (DMA) Fee Schedule web page (see header under “Hospitals”) and the Grouper 35 DRG Weight Table.