Certified Inpatient Coding (CIC) Practice Exam

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How many Major Diagnostic Categories (MDCs) are recognized in the MS-DRG system?

The correct answer is: 25

The Major Diagnostic Categories (MDCs) in the Medicare Severity Diagnosis Related Group (MS-DRG) system serve as a method for classifying inpatient hospital cases into groups that are expected to have similar hospital resource use. There are a total of 25 recognized MDCs in this classification system. Each MDC encompasses a variety of related conditions and guidelines to facilitate appropriate reimbursement and management of patient care, aiding in determining payment rates that correlate with the type of treatment provided. Understanding the number of MDCs is crucial for healthcare professionals as it directly influences coding accuracy, billing, and the overall financial operations within healthcare facilities. As coders and healthcare providers navigate the intricacies of patient care documentation and DRG assignment, they need to be aware of how these categories are structured and the implications they have on their healthcare practice.