Summary & Overview
Lymphoma and Non-Acute Leukemia with MCC: Inpatient Reimbursement Overview
DRG 840 addresses hospitalizations for lymphoma and non-acute leukemia with at least one Major Complication or Comorbidity and encompasses the increased clinical complexity that affects resource use. This Diagnosis-Related Group matters for inpatient reimbursement because assignments to this higher-severity category lead to higher Medicare payment weights reflecting greater expected costs.
DRG 840 Overview
DRG 840 covers inpatient admissions for patients with lymphoma and non-acute leukemia accompanied by at least one Major Complication or Comorbidity. This Diagnosis-Related Group captures higher-severity medical complexity related to hematologic malignancies, including treatment complications, organ dysfunction, or severe infection. It matters for Medicare payment because cases assigned to this Diagnosis-Related Group typically receive higher relative weights reflecting greater resource use and cost intensity during hospitalization. Accurate clinical documentation and coding determine eligibility for this Diagnosis-Related Group and thereby influence inpatient reimbursement.