ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG v37.2 Definitions Manual

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Appendix H Diagnoses Defined as Major Complications or Comorbidities

Diagnoses in Appendix H Part I are considered major complications or comorbidities (MCC) except when used in conjunction with the principal diagnosis in the corresponding CC Exclusion List in Appendix C.

In addition to the CC exclusion list, the diagnoses in Part II are assigned as a major CC only for patients discharged alive, otherwise they will be assigned as a non CC

 

Part 1: Diagnoses Defined as Major Complications or Comorbidities
Part 2: Excluded as MCC if patient died



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