Summary & Overview
Respiratory System Diagnosis with Ventilator Support >96 Hours: Inpatient Reimbursement Overview
207 covers respiratory system diagnoses requiring invasive mechanical ventilation for over 96 hours, typically reflecting severe respiratory failure and extended intensive care. This DRG matters for inpatient reimbursement because it represents significantly higher resource use and is assigned higher relative payment to offset prolonged ventilator support and complex care needs.
DRG 207 Overview
DRG 207 covers inpatient cases involving respiratory system diagnoses where the patient required invasive mechanical ventilation for more than 96 hours. This DRG captures high-intensity critical care encounters often involving severe respiratory failure, prolonged ICU stays, and complex comorbidity management. It matters for Medicare payment because it groups cases with substantially higher resource use and assigns higher relative weights to reflect greater expected costs. Proper classification under this Diagnosis-Related Group affects hospital reimbursement and resource allocation for prolonged ventilatory support.
National Payment Rates
Mean payer rates range from $52,457.30 for Medicare to $107,660.38 for Aetna, with a wide spread across commercial plans. The largest absolute gap is between Aetna and Medicare, reflecting substantial variation between Medicare fee-for-service payments and commercial mean rates. See the table and chart below for payer-level details.
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