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DRG

American  

abbreviation

  1. Diagnostic Related Grouping: a system implemented by the U.S. government for determining how much Medicare should reimburse hospitals for medical care.


Etymology

Origin of DRG

First recorded in 1975–80

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He surrendered as a rebel last year and joined the DRG within weeks, taking part in counter-insurgency operations despite saying he "has not received any training yet".

From BBC • Sep. 26, 2025

Among the most admired of her 21 albums were the songbook albums she recorded for DRG Records.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2015

Summersett said the decline in “average-length-of-stay” is a positive sign for the hospital, because Medicare pays hospitals for care based on a set payment called a “diagnosis related group” or DRG.

From Washington Times • Dec. 24, 2014

Figure 13.20 If you zoom in on the DRG, you can see smaller satellite glial cells surrounding the large cell bodies of the sensory neurons.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

In 1990, Biber Holdings of Switzerland acquired DRG and the name of the company was changed to John Dickinson Stationery.

From The Guardian • Nov. 30, 2012