DRG Description Reports

The Medicare DRG Description Reports provide a comprehensive list of Diagnosis‑Related Groups (DRGs) used in Medicare’s inpatient payment system, including the codes and descriptions for each DRG. These reports serve as a reference dictionary, explaining the clinical conditions or procedures each DRG represents and reflecting expected resource use for hospitalizations. They support hospitals, researchers, and policymakers in understanding, analyzing, and reporting Medicare inpatient data under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System.