This section presents information on four selected diagnosis related groups (APR-DRGs) of particular interest in Indiana because of the number of hospitalizations associated with each. The tables for each APR-DRG include the number of discharges by hospital, average length of stay (LOS), median LOS, the average total charges, the median total charges, and comparative data for peer group hospitals. The top five principal diagnoses and procedures associated with each APR-DRG are also included. Median LOS and total charges are also reported and represent the 50% percentile, rather than the average, LOS and total charges. Median figures may be more appropriate to consider when the number of cases is small and the data are skewed.

The four APR-DRGs chosen are listed in the two tables below and include both the technical description and some examples of diseases or conditions that may be included in the APR-DRG.

Table IV-1. APR-DRG 14 - Specific Cerebrovascular Disorders Except Transient Ischemic Attacks
Table IV-1A. The Top Five Principal Diagnoses and Procedures Associated with APR-DRG 14
Table IV-2. APR-DRG 89 - Simple Pneumonia & Pleurisy
Table IV-2A. The Top Five Principal Diagnoses and Procedures Associated with APR-DRG 89
Table IV-3. APR-DRG 96 - Bronchitis & Asthma
Table IV-3A. The Top Five Principal Diagnoses and Procedures Associated with APR-DRG 96
Table IV-4. APR-DRG 174 - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Table IV-4A. The Top Five Principal Diagnoses and Procedures Associated with APR-DRG 174

Section I - Overviews
Section II - Heart Disease
Section III - Childbirth and Related Procedures
Section V - Selected Procedures of Interest
Section VI - Summaries

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