Claim Base Operating DRG Amount

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This variable is contained in the following files:

SAS Name

CLM_BASE_OPRTG_DRG_AMT

The amount of the wage-adjusted DRG operating payment plus the technology add-on payment.

Comments

This variable was new in 2011.

It is populated only for Inpatient claims.

Source: NCH