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

Example Sentences

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

The apneustic center is a double cluster of neuronal cell bodies that stimulate neurons in the DRG, controlling the depth of inspiration, particularly for deep breathing.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

ITV1's new version of Catchphrase, which is to be co-produced by STV Productions and DRG, the distributor that acquired the rights to Catchphrase in March, will air in peak time on a Saturday night.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2012