Relative Weight
Relative Weight is a numeric value assigned to each DRG that represents the average resources required to treat patients in that group.
Definition
Relative Weight is a numeric value assigned to each DRG that represents the average resources required to treat patients in that group.
Why it matters
Relative Weight is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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