All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRG)

All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups (APR-DRGs) are a classification system used in healthcare to group hospital stays based on a patient's diagnosis, procedures, age, and severity of illness. This system helps hospitals and insurers understand the complexity of cases, allocate resources, and determine payment rates. APR-DRGs are more detailed than traditional groupings, allowing for better assessment of patient severity and risk, which can improve quality of care, patient outcomes, and fair reimbursement. In essence, APR-DRGs provide a structured way to analyze hospital stays for different patient conditions.