What is APR-DRGs?

APR-DRGs (All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups) are a patient classification system that categorizes hospital inpatients based on their diagnoses, procedures, severity of illness, and risk of mortality. They are used for reimbursement and quality measurement in healthcare. APR-DRGs build upon the traditional DRG system by incorporating severity and risk factors to provide a more refined and accurate reflection of patient complexity and resource utilization.