Using endoscopic procedures forAN-DRG assignment:Australia leads the way

The study reported in this article sought to develop Australian National Diagnosis Related Groups (AN-DRGs) using endoscopic procedures in Major Diagnostic Category (MDC) 6 (Digestive System) and MDC 7 (Hepatobiliary System and Pancreas) through statistical analysis of the Australian Casemix Clinical Committee's recommendations. Five ANOVA were undertaken on final recommendations for gastroscopy and colonoscopy in MDC 6. The Reduction in...